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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As always Dr. Dorchak was excellent with my surgery and success was obtained.
(3 days ago)
Feb-2026
The best, awesome
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Dorchak mostly wanted to talk about himself. While answering a question he asked me, he talked over me more than once before I could fully answer. His assessment of my condition contradicted 3 other specialists. He seemed to be in a hurry to leave the room and walked out as he was talking.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Dorchak is a wonderful and caring doctor
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Saw his nurse practitioner and she was very nice and explained thing much better and seemed concerned that I am still having so much pain.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr.Dorchek and his staff are awesome!! They are very friendly and professional..,
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Awesome service, explained medical issues in detail and clarified all questions.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Great Doctor
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Took time to talk and explain which was very much appreciated and worth yhe drive from Dothan
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
wasn't actually by Dr. Dorchak but his staff were absolutely amazing. that's why 4 star not5
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-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
As always Dr. Dorchak was excellent with my surgery and success was obtained.
The best, awesome
Dr Dorchak mostly wanted to talk about himself. While answering a question he asked me, he talked over me more than once before I could fully answer. His assessment of my condition contradicted 3 other specialists. He seemed to be in a hurry to leave the room and walked out as he was talking.
Dr. Dorchak is a wonderful and caring doctor
Saw his nurse practitioner and she was very nice and explained thing much better and seemed concerned that I am still having so much pain.
Dr.Dorchek and his staff are awesome!! They are very friendly and professional..,
Awesome service, explained medical issues in detail and clarified all questions.
Great Doctor
Took time to talk and explain which was very much appreciated and worth yhe drive from Dothan
wasn't actually by Dr. Dorchak but his staff were absolutely amazing. that's why 4 star not5