Leesburg, Columbus, Dothan, Phenix City, Thomaston
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.9
789 Ratings
324 Comments
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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Dr. Glisten is amazing!
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
1st appointment in Columbus he was very informative 2nd appointment in Albany he was kind of busy but he still did good on helping my back feel better .
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Gloystein is an amazing physician. He did surgery on my back to elevate chronic pain from scoliosis. We exhausted all other pain management means to no avale. So far so good.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
I have given a 5* review for my care at Hughston and all Piedmont facilities. There is no area where i can share the following. However I am concerned with an interaction I experienced with the tech taking my vitals. She was reviewing my meds and told me she worked in Psych in the past and shared that a patient that came in to your clinic and was reviewing his meds and symptoms. She told him he was Bipolar and needed to see a psych doc. I am Bipolar 1 and take meds as appropriate. (This may be her segway into these statements). As a retired RN her actions were inappropriate and beyond her scope of her assigned duties. Actually I just gave the star review and the comment section opened. My apologies for entering this info here.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Fast, friendly, and attentive staff. If only they would slow down for weary ole me... 😆
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very nice and informative.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Appreciate the time the Doctor took time to ask questions and explain the issues I am having with the pinched nerve.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very good
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Thanks Dr.! I greatly appreciate your knowledge, sincerity, and expertise.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
I am so excited about upcoming surgery. Dr. Gloystein answered all my questions. Review the MRI with me to show me where my problem areas were and what he could do to repair it. Gave me great hope for a mobile future of free of pain.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
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GOC - Columbus
6262 Veterans Parkway Columbus, GA 31909
GOC - Thomaston
522 N Center St Thomaston, GA 30286
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.
Dr. Glisten is amazing!
1st appointment in Columbus he was very informative 2nd appointment in Albany he was kind of busy but he still did good on helping my back feel better .
Dr. Gloystein is an amazing physician. He did surgery on my back to elevate chronic pain from scoliosis. We exhausted all other pain management means to no avale. So far so good.
I have given a 5* review for my care at Hughston and all Piedmont facilities. There is no area where i can share the following. However I am concerned with an interaction I experienced with the tech taking my vitals. She was reviewing my meds and told me she worked in Psych in the past and shared that a patient that came in to your clinic and was reviewing his meds and symptoms. She told him he was Bipolar and needed to see a psych doc. I am Bipolar 1 and take meds as appropriate. (This may be her segway into these statements). As a retired RN her actions were inappropriate and beyond her scope of her assigned duties. Actually I just gave the star review and the comment section opened. My apologies for entering this info here.
Fast, friendly, and attentive staff. If only they would slow down for weary ole me... 😆
Very nice and informative.
Appreciate the time the Doctor took time to ask questions and explain the issues I am having with the pinched nerve.
Very good
Thanks Dr.! I greatly appreciate your knowledge, sincerity, and expertise.
I am so excited about upcoming surgery. Dr. Gloystein answered all my questions. Review the MRI with me to show me where my problem areas were and what he could do to repair it. Gave me great hope for a mobile future of free of pain.