Dr. John Hicks specializes in the treatment of structural disease of the spine. Whether it is a herniated disc, pinched nerve, spine fracture, or deformity problem, Dr. Hicks uses cutting edge strategies and a conservative approach to help his patients recover. Every individual has a unique disease, personal priorities, and goals. Dr. Hicks works to tailor treatment to meet each patient’s needs.
Dr. John Hicks specializes in the treatment of structural disease of the spine. Whether it is a herniated disc, pinched nerve, spine fracture, or deformity problem, Dr. Hicks uses cutting edge strategies and a conservative approach to help his patients recover. Every individual has a unique disease, personal priorities, and goals. Dr. Hicks works to tailor treatment to meet each patient’s needs.
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Dr. Hicks and his staff are excellent.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr.Hick make us feel very confident in making a very difficult decesion. we visited other drs that did not feel right.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Really listened, understanding
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
There are no great words that would explain how wonderful my experience was. He is a wonderful surgeon. I am thankful for his bedside manner. Thank you Dr Hicks
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Doctor Hicks has my complete confidence in him He is kind and I can tell he cares for me in all ways, medically and me as far as my anxiety. He explains where I can understand and when he says to call if something comes up , I know he means it. Pl
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
He is awesome. He is working on getting what is wrong . He did my husband 2 back surgery. Thank you
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Thoughtful and thorough…. Had emergency surgery with him… so far worked out…
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
I love Dr Hicks! He is a great spine specialist. I have gotten better results from my back surgery than I ever expected. I'm so grateful to him.
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
Excelllent
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
I was shocked when Dr. Hicks wasn’t interested in seeing how the wound had healed or how my husband was walking. All he seemed concerned with was that the hip replacement looked good in the x-ray, not whether my husband could walk or not.
(2 months ago)
Dec-2025
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Blue Ridge Region: South Asheville - Orthopedics
2585 Hendersonville Road Arden, NC 28704
Blue Ridge Region: Hendersonville - Orthopedics
800 Fleming Street Hendersonville, NC 28791
Dr. John Hicks specializes in the treatment of structural disease of the spine. Whether it is a herniated disc, pinched nerve, spine fracture, or deformity problem, Dr. Hicks uses cutting edge strategies and a conservative approach to help his patients recover. Every individual has a unique disease, personal priorities, and goals. Dr. Hicks works to tailor treatment to meet each patient’s needs.
Dr Hicks performs surgery of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. Common procedures include discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, cervical laminoplasty, disc replacement, and fracture stabilization. He has extensive experience with advanced surgical techniques and minimally invasive spinal fusion approaches such as lateral lumbar fusions and navigated screw and rod placement. He has expertise in motion preserving cervical laminoplasty and disc arthroplasty.
A South Carolina native, Dr. Hicks attended Davidson College and graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. After residency at the prestigious Campbell Clinic, he completed a combined Neurosurgical and Orthopedic fellowship in Spinal Surgery at the University of Virginia. Dr. Hicks has practiced in Western North Carolina since then. He enjoys his family, cycling, whitewater sports, and any excuse to get out in the mountains.
Dr. Hicks sees patients in the Hendersonville and South Asheville office locations. He performs surgery at the Asheville Outpatient Surgery Center, Pardee Hospital and AdventHealth Hendersonville Hospital.
Dr. Hicks and his staff are excellent.
Dr.Hick make us feel very confident in making a very difficult decesion. we visited other drs that did not feel right.
Really listened, understanding
There are no great words that would explain how wonderful my experience was. He is a wonderful surgeon. I am thankful for his bedside manner. Thank you Dr Hicks
Doctor Hicks has my complete confidence in him He is kind and I can tell he cares for me in all ways, medically and me as far as my anxiety. He explains where I can understand and when he says to call if something comes up , I know he means it. Pl
He is awesome. He is working on getting what is wrong . He did my husband 2 back surgery. Thank you
Thoughtful and thorough…. Had emergency surgery with him… so far worked out…
I love Dr Hicks! He is a great spine specialist. I have gotten better results from my back surgery than I ever expected. I'm so grateful to him.
Excelllent
I was shocked when Dr. Hicks wasn’t interested in seeing how the wound had healed or how my husband was walking. All he seemed concerned with was that the hip replacement looked good in the x-ray, not whether my husband could walk or not.