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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Best Back Doc.
(5 days ago)
May-2026
Very personable. Great attitude. Made me and my husband feel important and. That he could help tremendously.
Thank you very much.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
John dorchak is a great God send,he is the best dr.i go to and I have a lot he has done 4 surgeries on my spine, while I still have pain but nothing like before,he is an asset to the Hughston clinic
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Team Dorchak is excellent. They spent a lot of time with me and work with me to get additional testing right away to make a better plan for the future.
Thanks Team Dorchak!
(1 week ago)
May-2026
NP was very nice. Super quick visit was nice but left me with questions. Never saw doctor.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
As always awesome service
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Drive three hours for an appointment with “Dorchak” because a coworker’s dad had gotten surgery by him, and they gave me his nurse practitioner. Saw dorchak in the hall but he apparently didn’t have time to hear my problem.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Good
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
He is definitely the best surgeon I know. He explains what is wrong and how he can correct it.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr. Dorchak addressed all my questions.I didn’t get the answers that I wanted to hear. But I was told what my problems were.I asked for a referral, for pain management, which he kindly provided.
(1 month ago)
May-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
Best Back Doc.
Very personable. Great attitude. Made me and my husband feel important and. That he could help tremendously. Thank you very much.
John dorchak is a great God send,he is the best dr.i go to and I have a lot he has done 4 surgeries on my spine, while I still have pain but nothing like before,he is an asset to the Hughston clinic
Team Dorchak is excellent. They spent a lot of time with me and work with me to get additional testing right away to make a better plan for the future. Thanks Team Dorchak!
NP was very nice. Super quick visit was nice but left me with questions. Never saw doctor.
As always awesome service
Drive three hours for an appointment with “Dorchak” because a coworker’s dad had gotten surgery by him, and they gave me his nurse practitioner. Saw dorchak in the hall but he apparently didn’t have time to hear my problem.
Good
He is definitely the best surgeon I know. He explains what is wrong and how he can correct it.
Dr. Dorchak addressed all my questions.I didn’t get the answers that I wanted to hear. But I was told what my problems were.I asked for a referral, for pain management, which he kindly provided.