Dr. John M. Small, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and fellowship trained in spine surgery. Since 1996, Dr. Small has treated patients seeking cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine care. With advanced training in endoscopic and microscopic surgery, Dr. Small maintains many ongoing clinical research projects.
Dr. John M. Small, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and fellowship trained in spine surgery. Since 1996, Dr. Small has treated patients seeking cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine care. With advanced training in endoscopic and microscopic surgery, Dr. Small maintains many ongoing clinical research projects.
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Dr Small is amazing! He took his time with me and thoroughly explained my issue and my options. He performed surgery on me last week and it has already been life-changing! I trust him and his surgical skills implicitly and would recommend him and his entire staff!
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
I want to thank Dr John small I bring my mother thank you he took care of very good I recommend his doctor full on thank you doctor but saying my mother
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He is so amazing he took his time explaining everything about the surgery. He is kind and made me feel safe through out the whole process.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He is a very good doctor .but it's 3 days
and I'm still hurting!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
This man is a Godly man and a fantastic surgeon- his care and concern and confidence in the ability he has to help people with horrible pain is far above our expectations! He is amazing!!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Awesome experience. Dr Small’s bedside manner is the best I have seen in years. I trusted the information he gave me . I was able to ask as many questions as I wanted to.
Dr Small’s Clinical staff is excellent as well.
Would recommend without any reservations.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent doctor.
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
Took his time explaining. Did not rush thru like other specialists. Addressed my concerns and even suggest to take another opinion instead of imposing his diagnosis on me.
(2 months ago)
May-2026
My surgery experience went better than expected. Dr Small is very personal. My sciatica is gone.
(2 months ago)
May-2026
El doctor Small fuera de ser un excelente profesional, tiene una gran calidad humana y da un trato cordial y amable a sus pacientes.
Dr. John M. Small, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and fellowship trained in spine surgery. Since 1996, Dr. Small has treated patients seeking cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine care.
With advanced training in endoscopic and microscopic surgery, Dr. Small maintains many ongoing clinical research projects. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and has made numerous presentations to his peers about spine surgery.
He is an Associate Assistant Professor at USF Department of Orthopaedics and is the University of South Florida Residency Site Director at the University Community Hospital.
Dr. Small is a team consultant at the University of South Florida and has been a Course Chair at Selby Spine Conference since 2002. He has been named a Best Doctor of America every year since 2005.
Dr. Small’s personal interests are running, biking and participating in triathlons.
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Dr Small is amazing! He took his time with me and thoroughly explained my issue and my options. He performed surgery on me last week and it has already been life-changing! I trust him and his surgical skills implicitly and would recommend him and his entire staff!
I want to thank Dr John small I bring my mother thank you he took care of very good I recommend his doctor full on thank you doctor but saying my mother
He is so amazing he took his time explaining everything about the surgery. He is kind and made me feel safe through out the whole process.
He is a very good doctor .but it's 3 days and I'm still hurting!
This man is a Godly man and a fantastic surgeon- his care and concern and confidence in the ability he has to help people with horrible pain is far above our expectations! He is amazing!!
Awesome experience. Dr Small’s bedside manner is the best I have seen in years. I trusted the information he gave me . I was able to ask as many questions as I wanted to. Dr Small’s Clinical staff is excellent as well. Would recommend without any reservations.
Excellent doctor.
Took his time explaining. Did not rush thru like other specialists. Addressed my concerns and even suggest to take another opinion instead of imposing his diagnosis on me.
My surgery experience went better than expected. Dr Small is very personal. My sciatica is gone.
El doctor Small fuera de ser un excelente profesional, tiene una gran calidad humana y da un trato cordial y amable a sus pacientes.