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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Awesome Customer Service and Experience!
(4 days 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.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
He needs his picture updated ! 🤣
(1 week 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 week ago)
Mar-2026
Waited two hours to see him. Probably a good surgeon but never apologized for wait and didn’t seem confident in his pronunciation of my diagnosis.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Got me in, seen and out in record time.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
As always Dr. Dorchak was excellent with my surgery and success was obtained.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
The best, awesome
(1 month 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 month ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Dorchak is a wonderful and caring doctor
(1 month ago)
Feb-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
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
Waited two hours to see him. Probably a good surgeon but never apologized for wait and didn’t seem confident in his pronunciation of my diagnosis.
Got me in, seen and out in record time.
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