Auburn, Columbus, Phenix City, Thomaston, Valdosta
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Dr. Douglas W. Pahl, M.D. earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College and completed his internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Dr. Pahl elected to complete a fellowship in orthopaedic spine surgery at Twin Cities Spine Center. Dr. Pahl specializes in orthopaedic spinal surgery like adult spinal deformity of the spine and pediatric sport injuries involving the spine.
Dr. Douglas W. Pahl, M.D. earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College and completed his internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Dr. Pahl elected to complete a fellowship in orthopaedic spine surgery at Twin Cities Spine Center. Dr. Pahl specializes in orthopaedic spinal surgery like adult spinal deformity of the spine and pediatric sport injuries involving the spine.
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Dr. Pahl is very thorough in his work. His staff is very polite
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
Great doctor #1 back surgery Great bed side surgery make appointment you a want be disappointed
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Pahl is the best Neurosurgeon in the world. He treats you like family and never is in a hurry.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
He’s great!
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Pahl gave a clear and easy to understand description of my L4-5 issue. He was a good listener and addressed my questions.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Excellent physician... answered all my concerns.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
I love Dr. Pahl he is the spinal surgeon in South GA I know of & have had the experience of his work. Would let him operate on me again I trust him with my life. Love you Dr. Pahl see you soon. Tina Dukett
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Pahl gave me my life back. I could barely walk and just 5 months into the surgery I feel like a brand new person. Thank you
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
He is always great when I see him
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
He is very professional, friendly, caring and attentive
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
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GOC - Columbus
6262 Veterans Parkway Columbus, GA 31909
HMG - Surgery Center
6262 Veterans Parkway Unit B Columbus, GA 31909
GOC - Valdosta
4340 Kings Way Valdosta, GA 31602
GOC - Thomaston
522 N Center St Thomaston, GA 30286
AOC - Auburn
161 E. University Drive Auburn, AL 36832
AOC - Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
4401 River Chase Drive Phenix City, AL 36867
Dr. Douglas W. Pahl, M.D. graduated from Baylor University in Waco, Texas then earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. He completed his internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon, GA. After completion of his distinguished army career, Dr. Pahl elected to complete a fellowship in orthopaedic spine surgery at the prestigious Twin Cities Spine Center in Minneapolis, MN.
Dr. Pahl is a United States Army veteran of over twelve years and combat veteran of two major military conflicts during his career, Operation Joint Guard in eastern Europe and, more recently, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The United States Army selected him for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel during his most recent deployment to Afghanistan. He was the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Services at Martin Army Community Hospital at Ft. Benning for two years and also commanded a detachment from the 14th Combat Support Hospital during his deployment to the war in Afghanistan. Dr. Pahl earned many military awards during his army career including three Meritorious Service Medals and the prestigious Expert Field Medical Badge.
Dr. Pahl is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons. He obtained his certification in orthopaedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) in 2005, was re-certified in 2012, and currently maintains his certification through the ABOS. He has authored articles and completed research on orthopaedic surgery and spinal disorders. Dr. Pahl has been selected as the Chairman of the North American Spine Society Public Affairs Committee. Currently, he is also the Director of the Orthopaedic Spine Service for the Jack Hughston Memorial Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program.
Dr. Pahl specializes in orthopaedic spinal surgery. He is well trained in minimally invasive surgical techniques and has trained numerous surgeons in this field. He specializes in adult spinal deformity of the spine as well as pediatric sport injuries involving the spine.
Dr. Pahl’s Specialties Include: Orthopaedic Spine Surgery
Dr. Pahl is very thorough in his work. His staff is very polite
Great doctor #1 back surgery Great bed side surgery make appointment you a want be disappointed
Dr. Pahl is the best Neurosurgeon in the world. He treats you like family and never is in a hurry.
He’s great!
Dr Pahl gave a clear and easy to understand description of my L4-5 issue. He was a good listener and addressed my questions.
Excellent physician... answered all my concerns.
I love Dr. Pahl he is the spinal surgeon in South GA I know of & have had the experience of his work. Would let him operate on me again I trust him with my life. Love you Dr. Pahl see you soon. Tina Dukett
Dr. Pahl gave me my life back. I could barely walk and just 5 months into the surgery I feel like a brand new person. Thank you
He is always great when I see him
He is very professional, friendly, caring and attentive