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John M. Small, MD
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
Spine
Tampa
Most recent review: Sep 11, 2025
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4.9
85 Ratings
53 Comments
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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4.9
85 Ratings
53 Comments
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. 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 took the time to fully explain my situation, he answered all my questions and provided guidance for next steps. Dr. Small took time with me which is rare and only left our appointment when we finished. He has amazing communication skills and compassion and I'm glad he was recommended to me. He will be my doctor and surgeon when the time comes.
Excellent doctor. Dr. Small was very detailed and took the time to evaluate my condition and answered all my questions and concerns. Didn’t feel rushed at all.
Best first meeting ever!
Excellent surgeon and a top notch person
He is the best!
Pleasant, very knowledgeable, caring human being
I really enjoyed Dr small. I know his reputation from years ago. He answered all my questions suggested physical therapy. He also said he thought he had some samples for a new pain pill that's very expensive. That would really have helped as I get bad pain.
Caring, compassionate and excellent physician. Easy to communicate with and definitely glad I'm one of his patients. FOI Rocks!
The most in-depth assessment I’ve ever had. I didn’t feel rushed. He explained everything in great detail. More than impressed.
Dr.Small did my cervical spine surgery in 2019. I had excellent results. And he’s a very caring doctor. I have nothing but good things to say about Dr.Small.