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Ryan Schnetzer, M.D.
OrthoGeorgia
Orthopedics: Mechanical and Neurological Disorders of the Spine, Spinal Deformities and Instability
Macon, Milledgeville, Warner Robins
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.8
592 Ratings
164 Comments
Dr. Ryan Schnetzer is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon whos special interests include treating mechanical and neurological disorders of the spine, disc replacement, spine deformity and instability.
4.8
592 Ratings
164 Comments
Dr. Ryan Schnetzer is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon whos special interests include treating mechanical and neurological disorders of the spine, disc replacement, spine deformity and instability.
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Most recent review: 3 days ago
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Dr. Ryan Schnetzer is a homegrown, board-certified, fellowship-trained, orthopaedic spine surgeon. He completed his degree graduating cum-laude while playing football on two SEC Championship teams for the University of Georgia. While at the University of Georgia, Dr. Schnetzer received the SEC Male Scholar-Athlete Award, Coaches Senior Leadership Award, and achieved the SEC Academic Honor Roll three years running. His special interests include treating mechanical and neurological disorders of the spine, disc replacement, spine deformity, and instability. He is certified in the latest minimally invasive robot-assisted techniques for nerve decompression and fusion that provides for a shorter hospital stay, less recovery time, less blood loss, and hyper-accurate hardware placement.
Dr. Schnetzer has authored numerous national medical journal articles, medical textbook chapters, and has presented on a national level.
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Spine Care: including Cervical Fusion, Cervical Spine Decompression and Disc Replacement, Disc Degeneration/Herniation, Fracture Management, Microdiscectomy, Myelopathy, Radiculopathy, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis (Arthritis of the Spine), Spondylolysis, Lumbar Disc Degeneration/Herniation, Epidural Injections, Lumbar Fusion, Lumbar Spine Decompression, Spondylolisthesis (Slippage of the Spine), and Scheuermann’s Kyphosis
EDUCATION
Certification: Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship: Spine Surgery, University of Wisconsin
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Florida
Medical Degree: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta
HOSPITAL AND SURGERY CENTER AFFILIATIONS
Medical Center Navicent Health
Coliseum Northside Hospital
Houston Medical
Perry Hospital
OrthoGeorgia Outpatient Surgery Center
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I had been having back trouble for years after my rear end automobile accident in 2008 in NY. My Pain Management Dr in NY put in a stimulator I had it in my back for over 15 years. While living in Cali I wanted my pain management Dr to remove it he said he couldn’t. So my daughter next duty station in the Air Force was here in GA. I went to see Dr Schnetzer the only surgeon that said to me I don’t know if we can get the wires out but I’ll do my best; I just need you to get an MRI so I can see what’s going on. Well he removed the battery and the wires, got my MRI which lead to surgery. He has the best bed size manners and he told me the surgery went well but it’s going to take sometimes for me to see results. I am truly grateful for Dr Dipen to refer me to Dr Schnetzer. I would recommend him to my family and friends that’s having back troubles.
Took time to discuss future procedure and customize to my need. This prevented a lot by of anxiety.
Very professional, knowledgeable, and kind person. Has always been great.
Efficient when it came to procedure. More initial info would have been welcomed.
Talented surgeon, caring and compassionate physician- I am pain free thanks to Dr. Schnetzer.
I am very pleased
Dr. Schnetzer and attending staff were very professional during my visit for an epidural. The group definitely knew the procedures well.
Excellent
I hope it gets my back better was this shot stronger than the first one it's paining a little bit thanks Doc
Very easy to talk to and ask questions .