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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A+ nice really cares
(5 days ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Hicks was a great surgeon… And a very funny bedside manner. The girls at the reception desk are so kind and friendly and so is the rest of the staff
(5 days ago)
Apr-2026
Professional, very approachable, easy going, concise with advice, good listener, attentive, knowledgeable.
(5 days ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Hicks explains test results clearly and allows time for questions/answers. He explained a surgical procedure very well that I was informed of how things will be done pre/during/post surgery, very helpful.
(6 days ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent Doctor. Honestly cares about his patients.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent care
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent doctor and person!!
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
This may have been an anomaly but my very early appt took 2 hours for him to look at my X-rays and tell me to go to therapy. Very frustrating and no apology or explanation for the wait.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr. Hicks and his staff are excellent.
(1 month 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.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
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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.
A+ nice really cares
Dr. Hicks was a great surgeon… And a very funny bedside manner. The girls at the reception desk are so kind and friendly and so is the rest of the staff
Professional, very approachable, easy going, concise with advice, good listener, attentive, knowledgeable.
Dr Hicks explains test results clearly and allows time for questions/answers. He explained a surgical procedure very well that I was informed of how things will be done pre/during/post surgery, very helpful.
Excellent Doctor. Honestly cares about his patients.
Excellent care
Excellent doctor and person!!
This may have been an anomaly but my very early appt took 2 hours for him to look at my X-rays and tell me to go to therapy. Very frustrating and no apology or explanation for the wait.
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.