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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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
Dr. Hicks was great. Gave only 3 stars because I had to wait 1.5 hours past my apt time to see him. The front desk staff and his nurse in the back were all very unfriendly. How hard is it to give a smile and be friendly and helpful? That is a big part of their job.
Aug-2025
awesome. took all my stress away. he works miracles
Jul-2025
A knowledgeable MD who shows concern for his patients. Polite, professional, & will take the time to answer multiple questions.
Jul-2025
Great compassionate doctor.
Jul-2025
Listened to my concerns and prescribed accordingly.
Jul-2025
I appreciated his professional opinion and expertise and that he listened to me when I told him what I would like to do
Jul-2025
Informative and knowledgeable. Explains in a way patient can understand.
Jul-2025
Not very informative.
Jul-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.
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.
Dr. Hicks was great. Gave only 3 stars because I had to wait 1.5 hours past my apt time to see him. The front desk staff and his nurse in the back were all very unfriendly. How hard is it to give a smile and be friendly and helpful? That is a big part of their job.
awesome. took all my stress away. he works miracles
A knowledgeable MD who shows concern for his patients. Polite, professional, & will take the time to answer multiple questions.
Great compassionate doctor.
Listened to my concerns and prescribed accordingly.
I appreciated his professional opinion and expertise and that he listened to me when I told him what I would like to do
Informative and knowledgeable. Explains in a way patient can understand.
Not very informative.