Dr. David M. Gloystein, M.D. is a board-certified orthopedic and spine surgeon. He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center and completed his internship and residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. He finished his training at the Maryland Spinal Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship in Baltimore, MD. He is passionate about patients’ spine care and prides himself on being on the cutting edge of technology, spine surgery, navigation and robotically-assisted surgery.
Dr. David M. Gloystein, M.D. is a board-certified orthopedic and spine surgeon. He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center and completed his internship and residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. He finished his training at the Maryland Spinal Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship in Baltimore, MD. He is passionate about patients’ spine care and prides himself on being on the cutting edge of technology, spine surgery, navigation and robotically-assisted surgery.
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Top-notch neurosurgeon. I consider him and his team the best at the Hughston Clinic.
(4 days ago)
Feb-2026
Very nice and good bedside manners
(4 days ago)
Feb-2026
Very knowledgeable worth a great bedside manner!
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Was seen by the P/A. She was Gr8! She listened and was concerned. She greeted me with a warm smile and explained what was going on with my spine.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
I was very pleased with everything except for the wait time. Dr.Gloystein was Very thorough & has great bed side manners! Explained & went over different choices for my solution of the pain I've been in. I really feel comfortable with him being my doctor.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Excellent!!! He made me feel comfortable right is the bat. Addressed every concern and I left his office this morning knowing I am in great hands. The office staff are wonderful as well!!
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Very good bed side manner. Explains everything so I can understand it
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr.Gloystein, spoke to me with clarity of understanding of treatment as to what and how he would treat my diagnois. I ask questions he asked with me understanding to the fullest.. Excellent physician in his profession.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Gloystein was very thorough during my visit and I didn’t feel rushed at all!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Diagnosed the reason for the pain. Gave an injection in the bursa. Left with no pain.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
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GOC - Columbus
6262 Veterans Parkway Columbus, GA 31909
AOC - Dothan
512 North Shady Lane Dothan, AL 36303
AOC - Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
4401 River Chase Drive Phenix City, AL 36867
Dr. David M. Gloystein, M.D. has nearly two decades of experience in wartime spine and musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Gloystein is a board-certified orthopedic and spine surgeon specializing in all conditions of the spine. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. Despite being selected as one of the 2% of graduates allowed to attend medical school, he chose to seek leadership training as a combat engineer with the 101st Airborne Division. After 4 years of service ending with promotion to Captain and having graduated from Airborne School, Air Assault School, and Ranger School, he realized that his future and passion was still medicine.
He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He completed his internship and residency at Madigan Army Medical Center at Fort Lewis, Washington. He finished his training at the Maryland Spinal Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship in Baltimore, MD. He has held faculty appointments at Baylor University, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Medical College of Georgia, and the University of South Carolina where he taught physician’s assistants, medical students, and residents. He was program director of the orthopedic residency at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, GA from 2013 to 2019. Additionally, he served as the Consultant to the Surgeon General for orthopedics in the Atlantic Region for 2 years.
Dr. Gloystein is a member of several professional associations including Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS), North American Spine Society, Orthopedic Trauma Association, AO Spine North America and the Georgia Orthopedic Society. In 2019, he was awarded the Educator of the Year award for North America at the international Global Spine Congress meeting. He continues to be active in research, both as a researcher as well as a reviewer. His research has been featured in numerous spine and orthopedic journals. His recent passion is surgical safety and the avoidance of wrong-site surgery.
Dr. Gloystein has served two combat tours including Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He enjoys spending time with his wife and three boys, mountain biking, and home projects. He is passionate about patients’ spine care and prides himself on being on the cutting edge of technology, including minimal access spine surgery, navigation and robotically-assisted surgery.
Top-notch neurosurgeon. I consider him and his team the best at the Hughston Clinic.
Very nice and good bedside manners
Very knowledgeable worth a great bedside manner!
Was seen by the P/A. She was Gr8! She listened and was concerned. She greeted me with a warm smile and explained what was going on with my spine.
I was very pleased with everything except for the wait time. Dr.Gloystein was Very thorough & has great bed side manners! Explained & went over different choices for my solution of the pain I've been in. I really feel comfortable with him being my doctor.
Excellent!!! He made me feel comfortable right is the bat. Addressed every concern and I left his office this morning knowing I am in great hands. The office staff are wonderful as well!!
Very good bed side manner. Explains everything so I can understand it
Dr.Gloystein, spoke to me with clarity of understanding of treatment as to what and how he would treat my diagnois. I ask questions he asked with me understanding to the fullest.. Excellent physician in his profession.
Dr. Gloystein was very thorough during my visit and I didn’t feel rushed at all!
Diagnosed the reason for the pain. Gave an injection in the bursa. Left with no pain.