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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Personable
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
Very impressive
(4 days ago)
Sep-2026
Excellent surgeon. Staff is wonderful.
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Very polite and professional. Answered all questions. Made me comfortable.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Always proficient and courteous in his work
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Waited for 45 minutes to be seen after my 3pm appointment time.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Awesome doctor!! Enjoy coming to the office. His staff is great!!
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Always enjoy seeing Dr. Dorchak, Patrick and Mrs Kristi, and Mrs Vicki
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Second To None
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Dorchak listened and explained what was going on and showed the MRI while explaining. Could not have been nicer.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
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
Personable
Very impressive
Excellent surgeon. Staff is wonderful.
Very polite and professional. Answered all questions. Made me comfortable.
Always proficient and courteous in his work
Waited for 45 minutes to be seen after my 3pm appointment time.
Awesome doctor!! Enjoy coming to the office. His staff is great!!
Always enjoy seeing Dr. Dorchak, Patrick and Mrs Kristi, and Mrs Vicki
Second To None
Dr. Dorchak listened and explained what was going on and showed the MRI while explaining. Could not have been nicer.