Dr. John D. Dorchak, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He earned his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Naval Hospital and the University of California-Davis Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in spine surgery with the Department of Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Dorchak specialty is orthopaedic surgery with an emphasis in Spine Surgery.
Dr. John D. Dorchak, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He earned his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Naval Hospital and the University of California-Davis Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in spine surgery with the Department of Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Dorchak specialty is orthopaedic surgery with an emphasis in Spine Surgery.
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Dr. Dorchak and staff are really great. He is patient, and takes the time to answer all your questions and explain issues in detail.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Surgery wasn’t involved so figured doctor didn’t have time for me. Talking to him and he gets up and walks out. Had only been in there about 5 minutes.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Great
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Very attentive, answered all questions, and reassuring. I would recommend him to anyone.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
I have had two back surgeries with him. He is personable, takes his time explaining things and is an excellent surgeon. His staff is very professional
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Very friendly staff, listened to all my concerns, very productive visit . Look forward to treatment after diagnostic testing.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Awesome Customer Service and Experience!
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
My fist time ever needing to see a doctor fot this serious a situation. I was very worried about what was going to happen to me. But Dr. Dorchak was awesome he explained everything and showed me the mri and pointed out the problem and explained the situation and recommended taking the shot before the knife. And I felt a immediate sense of relief. Thank you Dr. Dorchak.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
He needs his picture updated ! 🤣
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
He took time to explain the issues with my back and a plan for surgery or not, depending on the effectiveness of pain management
(1 month ago)
Mar-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. John D. Dorchak, M.D. earned his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Naval Hospital in Oakland, California, and the University of California-Davis Medical Center in Sacramento.
He completed a fellowship in spine surgery with the Department of Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville.
Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, his specialty is orthopaedic surgery with an emphasis in spine surgery.
Dr. Dorchak has a patent on instrumentation methods for vertebral interbody fusion, and has designed cervical and lower lumbar fusion cages as well as the associated surgical techniques. He is also one of the lead surgeons in developing the innovative surgery of total disc replacement.
Dr. Dorchak’s Specialties Include: Orthopaedic Spine Surgery
Dr. Dorchak and staff are really great. He is patient, and takes the time to answer all your questions and explain issues in detail.
Surgery wasn’t involved so figured doctor didn’t have time for me. Talking to him and he gets up and walks out. Had only been in there about 5 minutes.
Great
Very attentive, answered all questions, and reassuring. I would recommend him to anyone.
I have had two back surgeries with him. He is personable, takes his time explaining things and is an excellent surgeon. His staff is very professional
Very friendly staff, listened to all my concerns, very productive visit . Look forward to treatment after diagnostic testing.
Awesome Customer Service and Experience!
My fist time ever needing to see a doctor fot this serious a situation. I was very worried about what was going to happen to me. But Dr. Dorchak was awesome he explained everything and showed me the mri and pointed out the problem and explained the situation and recommended taking the shot before the knife. And I felt a immediate sense of relief. Thank you Dr. Dorchak.
He needs his picture updated ! 🤣
He took time to explain the issues with my back and a plan for surgery or not, depending on the effectiveness of pain management