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Dr. John Burkus, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
4.2 (57)
Map Pin Small Columbus, GA
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Overview of Dr. John Burkus, MD

Dr. John Burkus, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Columbus, GA. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from yale University and is affiliated with Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital and Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside. Patients rated Dr. Burkus an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Burkus works at Practice in Columbus, GA with other offices in Dothan, AL and Leesburg, GA. 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.

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Dr. Burkus' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Hughston Clinic P.c.
    6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (706) 494-3301
  2. 2
    Hughston Clinic P.c.
    512 N Shady Ln, Dothan, AL 36303 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 699-5747
  3. 3
    Hughston Clinic PC
    117 Oakland Pkwy, Leesburg, GA 31763 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (229) 483-0055
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Saturday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Sunday
    08:30 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside

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Back Pain
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dural Tear
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Muscle Cramping
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Pseudoarthrosis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Trigger Finger
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Column Tumors
Disc Replacement
Herniated Disc Surgery
Laminoforaminotomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
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    4.2
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    About Dr. John Burkus, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1083656839
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Yale New Haven Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • yale University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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