See All Spine Surgeons in Columbus, GA
Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD Icon-share Share Profile
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Super Profile

Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
4.6 (116)
Map Pin Small Columbus, GA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD

Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Columbus, GA. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Meharry Medical College and is affiliated with South Georgia Medical Center and Flowers Hospital. Dr. Pahl, completed a residency at D D Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Pahl an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Pahl works at Hughston Clinic in Columbus, GA with other offices in Valdosta, GA, Thomaston, GA, Auburn, AL and Phenix City, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Spine, Spinal Stenosis and Lumbosacral Radiculopathy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

FindCare Super Profile Designation
Super Profile
5/5
Customize your search with filters that provide more Super Profile results near you
User Ratings (of at least 4.0)
Insurance Accepted
Headshot Available
Accepting New Patients
Conditions Treated and Procedures Performed
Start the search for a new doctor with Super Profiles and customizable filters that matter the most to you.
Customize Search

Dr. Pahl's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Hughston Clinic - Main Campus
    6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 324-6661
  2. 2
    Hughston Clinic Valdosta
    4340 KINGS WAY, Valdosta, GA 31602 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (229) 333-9736
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3
    Hughston Clinic Thomaston
    522 N Center St, Thomaston, GA 30286 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 646-4371
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4
    Hughston Clinic Auburn
    161 E University Dr, Auburn, AL 36832 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 826-2090
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  5. 5
    Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
    4401 RIVERCHASE DR, Phenix City, AL 36867 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 732-3000

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

  • South Georgia Medical Center
  • Flowers Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

NEW FEATURE

What is treatment frequency?

Our treatment frequency feature helps you understand howoften a provider performs or treats a specificprocedure/condition compared to other doctors. Providersrank in one of four frequency categories:

Very HighFrequency
HighFrequency
NormalFrequency
May Perform

Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.

Search for conditions or procedures.
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Spinal Fusion
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Hip Tendinitis
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Osteopenia
Sciatica
  • View other providers who treat Sciatica
Spine Deformities
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Spine
Back Injuries
Back Sprain
Back Strain
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Disorders
Chordoma
  • View other providers who treat Chordoma
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Difficulty With Walking
Dural Tear
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Meniscus Tear
Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pinched Nerve in Neck
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sternum Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
  • View other providers who treat Whiplash
Disc Replacement
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Facet Blocks
Fracture Care
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Laminoplasty
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Partial Hip Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Check your insurance
    Close Icon
    Please double-check when making an appointment.

    View All Accepted Carriers

    • Aetna
    • Ambetter
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • UnitedHealthCare

    * Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.

    Ratings & Reviews
    Reviews are displayed in date order and collected from patients who have agreed to reporting accurate and fair reviews. Providers with no reviews may have a new FindCare profile, or no submitted reviews on FindCare yet.

    Learn more about how FindCare's ratings and reviews work

    4.6
    Average provider rating
    Based on 116 ratings
    Patient Ratings (116)
    5 Star
    (99)
    4 Star
    (8)
    3 Star
    (0)
    2 Star
    (2)
    1 Star
    (7)
    Leave a review

    How was your appointment with Dr. Pahl?

    Read more reviews on Healthgrades
    Photo: Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD
    How would you rate your experience with Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD?
    • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Pahl to family and friends

    Dr. Pahl's Office & Staff

    • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
    • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
    • Staff friendliness and courteousness
    • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

    Experience with Dr. Pahl

    • Level of trust in provider's decisions
    • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
    • How well provider listens and answers questions
    • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

    Tell Us About Yourself

    • Your gender:
    • Your age group:
    • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

    Finish Here

    • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
      Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
    Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD.

    About Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

    • *Healthline does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
    Years of Experience
    Years of experience represents how long a provider has been practicing in their field since graduating from medical school. Not all providers will have this information available.
    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1841257136
    NPI Number
    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • D D Eisenhower Army Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Meharry Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
    What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

    A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Pahl is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Pahl has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Pahl has seen patients for Osteoarthritis of Spine, Spinal Stenosis and Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Pahl on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    116 patients have reviewed Dr. Pahl. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pahl.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Pahl, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Pahl appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

    Telehealth Options
    This provider has not specified a telehealth appointment method. Would you still like to make an appointment with Dr. Pahl, or would you like to choose another provider and have an online appointment right now?
    Find provider online now
    Call now to make an appointment
    (706) 324-6661

    Are you Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD?

    Claim your profile through Healthgrades to keep it updated and reach more patients.

    It’s free and only takes a minute.

    CLAIM MY PROFILE

    Search

    Primary Care
    Close Icon

    In the event of a medical emergency, dial 911 or visit your closest emergency room immediately.

    © 2005-2024 Healthline Media a Red Ventures Company. All rights reserved. Our website services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See additional information.