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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Great
Sep-2025
I have been a patient of Dr. Hicks for several years and wouldn’t trust anyone else for my spine issues.
Sep-2025
Seemed a tad bit indifferent but was still efficient
Sep-2025
Responsive, timely
Aug-2025
Dr Hicks was professional, amiable, and attentive; he has a stellar reputation.
Aug-2025
Not his purview. Unfortunately it took two months after my MRI to have an appointment with him. Which is too long a gap when you have serious arthritis and stenosis in your spine. The patient ends up treating his or her own pain for eight weeks relying primarily on OTC‘s rather than Dr. directed medication when the MRI of information is available within 72 hours, there needs to be away that the patient and the doctor can have a discussion about the results and what needs to be done.
Aug-2025
Listened well and was sincere in his interest to alleviate the pain.
Aug-2025
Right now I think he’s great he listened to my frustrations
Aug-2025
Easy to talk to, Answers your questions and concerns very honestly.I would recommend Dr Hicks to all my family and friends.
Aug-2025
He is always good with information about what is going on with my back.
Aug-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.
Great
I have been a patient of Dr. Hicks for several years and wouldn’t trust anyone else for my spine issues.
Seemed a tad bit indifferent but was still efficient
Responsive, timely
Dr Hicks was professional, amiable, and attentive; he has a stellar reputation.
Not his purview. Unfortunately it took two months after my MRI to have an appointment with him. Which is too long a gap when you have serious arthritis and stenosis in your spine. The patient ends up treating his or her own pain for eight weeks relying primarily on OTC‘s rather than Dr. directed medication when the MRI of information is available within 72 hours, there needs to be away that the patient and the doctor can have a discussion about the results and what needs to be done.
Listened well and was sincere in his interest to alleviate the pain.
Right now I think he’s great he listened to my frustrations
Easy to talk to, Answers your questions and concerns very honestly.I would recommend Dr Hicks to all my family and friends.
He is always good with information about what is going on with my back.