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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I was very fortunate to have Dr. Hicks as my surgeon for emergency surgery. Very skilled and provided patient centered care.
Jun-2025
Dr. Hicks is wonderful! He’s honest and will only choose surgery as an option if he feels it’s absolutely necessary. He professional and treats you with respect as is his assistant Alex! Highly recommend Dr. Hicks.
Jun-2025
Dr Hicks is very through, straight forward and caring.r
Jun-2025
Listens to you and understands t
Jun-2025
It was polite, to the point, and I was in and out of the appt. quickly.
May-2025
Professional, polite, informative, listens.
May-2025
First time in meeting him. I thought he was very prepared and had my information and X-rays. Made suggestions with a plan of action to try and get me some relief
May-2025
Good.
May-2025
Down to earth
May-2025
Dr. Hicks is the best surgeon and medical professional in addressing spine and neck issues. I have been his patient since 2014 and would not consider going anywhere else.
May-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.
I was very fortunate to have Dr. Hicks as my surgeon for emergency surgery. Very skilled and provided patient centered care.
Dr. Hicks is wonderful! He’s honest and will only choose surgery as an option if he feels it’s absolutely necessary. He professional and treats you with respect as is his assistant Alex! Highly recommend Dr. Hicks.
Dr Hicks is very through, straight forward and caring.r
Listens to you and understands t
It was polite, to the point, and I was in and out of the appt. quickly.
Professional, polite, informative, listens.
First time in meeting him. I thought he was very prepared and had my information and X-rays. Made suggestions with a plan of action to try and get me some relief
Good.
Down to earth
Dr. Hicks is the best surgeon and medical professional in addressing spine and neck issues. I have been his patient since 2014 and would not consider going anywhere else.