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 Alex are always amazing
Apr-2025
Great Skillful surgeon
Apr-2025
Great doctor
Apr-2025
In a rush all the time. Treatment as appropriate.
Apr-2025
Dr. Hicks did a STUPENDOUS job on my back, fusing the lumbar from L1 to L5. I had been in great pain from compressed nerves and it's ALL GONE. I'll always be in debt to Dr. Hicks for putting a bounce back in my step and my spirits.
Apr-2025
Spent WAY too long in the exam room waiting for the MD. Too many appts and inability to stay on schedule.
Apr-2025
He listens and explains things clearly. His kind and empathetic.
Apr-2025
Very informative. He suggested an alternative surgery than was previously scheduled that was better suited for my back problems that would require less pain, less hospital time, and less recovery time. I am glad we sought him out for a second opinion.
Apr-2025
Definitive, positive evaluation, and advice with treatment plan.
Apr-2025
Listened to my concerns to base his treatment decisions
Mar-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 Alex are always amazing
Great Skillful surgeon
Great doctor
In a rush all the time. Treatment as appropriate.
Dr. Hicks did a STUPENDOUS job on my back, fusing the lumbar from L1 to L5. I had been in great pain from compressed nerves and it's ALL GONE. I'll always be in debt to Dr. Hicks for putting a bounce back in my step and my spirits.
Spent WAY too long in the exam room waiting for the MD. Too many appts and inability to stay on schedule.
He listens and explains things clearly. His kind and empathetic.
Very informative. He suggested an alternative surgery than was previously scheduled that was better suited for my back problems that would require less pain, less hospital time, and less recovery time. I am glad we sought him out for a second opinion.
Definitive, positive evaluation, and advice with treatment plan.
Listened to my concerns to base his treatment decisions