Auburn, Columbus, Phenix City, Thomaston, Valdosta
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.9
673 Ratings
281 Comments
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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I have had back surgery and neck surgery done by Dr Pahl, with excellent results. He is great surgeon with a wonderful bedside manor.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
He made me feel very comfortable easy to talk to and very engaging.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
He is very helpful, best doctor i ever to see, I recommend him to anybody.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Helps a lot to help make decisions of back surgery
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Immediately felt comfortable with Dr. Pahl. Straight talk, well appreciated!
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Listens, great disposition.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Dr.Pahl is a very nice person. He has amazing Dr. skills and manner. He listens to you as well as asking do you have any questions.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
He is definitely a 5 star rating physician. You are in the best care you could possibly be in bc he knows exactly what he’s doing as your doctor! We love him!!!
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Good expiration of options
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Good job. To do follow up. Medications to follow. Will see if it helps. Thanks.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
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6262 Veterans Parkway Columbus, GA 31909
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6262 Veterans Parkway Unit B Columbus, GA 31909
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4340 Kings Way Valdosta, GA 31602
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522 N Center St Thomaston, GA 30286
AOC - Auburn
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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
I have had back surgery and neck surgery done by Dr Pahl, with excellent results. He is great surgeon with a wonderful bedside manor.
He made me feel very comfortable easy to talk to and very engaging.
He is very helpful, best doctor i ever to see, I recommend him to anybody.
Helps a lot to help make decisions of back surgery
Immediately felt comfortable with Dr. Pahl. Straight talk, well appreciated!
Listens, great disposition.
Dr.Pahl is a very nice person. He has amazing Dr. skills and manner. He listens to you as well as asking do you have any questions.
He is definitely a 5 star rating physician. You are in the best care you could possibly be in bc he knows exactly what he’s doing as your doctor! We love him!!!
Good expiration of options
Good job. To do follow up. Medications to follow. Will see if it helps. Thanks.