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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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.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
My surgery experience went better than expected. Dr Small is very personal. My sciatica is gone.
(1 week 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.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Intellectual and I felt that Dr. small really did an in-depth throw analysis to come to a logical conclusion. And also explained it may not be 100% correct but it’s at least worth trying. And to finally get an answer of what might be causing intrusive leg. Pain is very helpful. I loved him and I highly recommend him.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Very patient and nice. Explains to you very details. Love it.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Excellent doctor! Explains procedures throughly and answers any questions that u have.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very friendly. Seen on time. Very informative. Knew exactly what I was describing and gave me answers. Definitely recommend going to see him. Plus… the girls there laugh with my husbands corny jokes 😂
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very thorough and considerate
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very patient oriented, highly intelligent, but able to converse in common words with the patient which is appreciated so that there’s a full understanding of what the problem is and what the solution might be. Very pleasant very accommodating. Staff is very pleasant and also very accommodating and also very helpful. Such a pleasure to meet with everyone again at Fort Orthopedic. I wish all doctors offices are like this one.
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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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.
Intellectual and I felt that Dr. small really did an in-depth throw analysis to come to a logical conclusion. And also explained it may not be 100% correct but it’s at least worth trying. And to finally get an answer of what might be causing intrusive leg. Pain is very helpful. I loved him and I highly recommend him.
Very patient and nice. Explains to you very details. Love it.
Excellent doctor! Explains procedures throughly and answers any questions that u have.
Very friendly. Seen on time. Very informative. Knew exactly what I was describing and gave me answers. Definitely recommend going to see him. Plus… the girls there laugh with my husbands corny jokes 😂
Very thorough and considerate
Very patient oriented, highly intelligent, but able to converse in common words with the patient which is appreciated so that there’s a full understanding of what the problem is and what the solution might be. Very pleasant very accommodating. Staff is very pleasant and also very accommodating and also very helpful. Such a pleasure to meet with everyone again at Fort Orthopedic. I wish all doctors offices are like this one.
He is the BEST!!!! I highly recommend him!