Dr. John Clapp is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who has been practicing in Augusta since 2012. He specializes in adult spinal surgery. He treats all conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine and has a special interest in less invasive or minimally invasive approaches for spinal surgery.
Dr. Clapp trained with both orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons. He completed a fellowship in adult spinal surgery at the Harvard Combined Fellowship program at the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Dr. John Clapp is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who has been practicing in Augusta since 2012. He specializes in adult spinal surgery. He treats all conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine and has a special interest in less invasive or minimally invasive approaches for spinal surgery.
Dr. Clapp trained with both orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons. He completed a fellowship in adult spinal surgery at the Harvard Combined Fellowship program at the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
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Caring, knowledgeable and communicates clearly what the treatment options are.
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
I’ve been under Dr. Clapp’s care going on almost 5 yrs for my Spinal Issues. He performed my fusion in 2022. Any issue or concerns that I may have, he and his staff have always been they to listen and find ways to help me maintain the best quality of life and the best possible solutions and outcome that I feel comfortable with. His advice and guidance are always appreciated but in the end he will do what I’m comfortable with at that time. Every visit I’ve felt comfortable with vocalizing my feelings on if I agreed or disagreed with decisions concerning my care. I’ve really appreciated how he and his team has made me feel all these years. Thank you to all!😊
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Clapp was very knowledgeable, personable, and i found him to be very understanding and interested in getting to the source of my problem by ordering another MRI.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Great
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Love his honesty and he is always willing to help no matter what!
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Professional, knowledgeable physician. Always does the basic treatment first. Gives you a timeline for care to work and the next steps
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
I could not be more pleased with him as a doctor. He explained my condition clearly and my surgery was a complete success!
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Clapp explains everything and your options. Even though he is a surgeon he doesn’t push surgery.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Clapp was very kind, easy to talk with, very informative, and worked with us to decide a course of treatment. We are extremely happy to have found him as a spine doctor!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Friendly personality . Knowledgeable
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
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Augusta Office
3650 J Dewey Gray Circle Augusta, GA 30909
Dr. John Clapp is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who has been practicing in Augusta since 2012. He specializes in adult spinal surgery. He treats all conditions of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine and has a special interest in less invasive or minimally invasive approaches for spinal surgery.
Dr. Clapp trained with both orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons. He completed a fellowship in adult spinal surgery at the Harvard Combined Fellowship program at the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. While there he was appointed to the faculty of Harvard Medical school, and was involved in teaching residents and medical students. He has also authored several book chapters on adult spinal surgery.
Dr. Clapp is a Fellow of the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a member of the North American Spine Society, and the Georgia Orthopaedic Society. He currently serves as the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.
Dr. Clapp believes in a patient centered approach to the treatment of spinal conditions. This involves shared decision making with the patient through education about the diagnosis and an evidence based approach to solving their unique problem. All options both non surgical and surgical are considered, and the patient is directly involved in choosing the treatment plan that best achieves their desired outcome.
Caring, knowledgeable and communicates clearly what the treatment options are.
I’ve been under Dr. Clapp’s care going on almost 5 yrs for my Spinal Issues. He performed my fusion in 2022. Any issue or concerns that I may have, he and his staff have always been they to listen and find ways to help me maintain the best quality of life and the best possible solutions and outcome that I feel comfortable with. His advice and guidance are always appreciated but in the end he will do what I’m comfortable with at that time. Every visit I’ve felt comfortable with vocalizing my feelings on if I agreed or disagreed with decisions concerning my care. I’ve really appreciated how he and his team has made me feel all these years. Thank you to all!😊
Dr. Clapp was very knowledgeable, personable, and i found him to be very understanding and interested in getting to the source of my problem by ordering another MRI.
Great
Love his honesty and he is always willing to help no matter what!
Professional, knowledgeable physician. Always does the basic treatment first. Gives you a timeline for care to work and the next steps
I could not be more pleased with him as a doctor. He explained my condition clearly and my surgery was a complete success!
Dr Clapp explains everything and your options. Even though he is a surgeon he doesn’t push surgery.
Dr. Clapp was very kind, easy to talk with, very informative, and worked with us to decide a course of treatment. We are extremely happy to have found him as a spine doctor!
Friendly personality . Knowledgeable