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Dr. John Vachtsevanos, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.8 (56)
Map Pin Small Gainesville, GA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Vachtsevanos, MD

Dr. John Vachtsevanos, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Gainesville, GA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from Baylor University and is affiliated with Union General Hospital, Habersham Medical Center and Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville. Patients rated Dr. Vachtsevanos an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Vachtsevanos works at Specialty Clinic Of Georgia in Gainesville, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis 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.

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Dr. Vachtsevanos' Office Locations

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    Specialty Clinic Of Georgia
    1240 Jesse Jewell Pkwy SE Ste 300, Gainesville, GA 30501 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 532-7202
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Union General Hospital
  • Habersham Medical Center
  • Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Joint Pain
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Joint Pain
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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.
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Arthrocentesis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Bursitis
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Limb Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
ACL Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Neuroplasty
Partial Knee Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Neck
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Stress Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Epicondylitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Snapping Hip
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement Revision
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Patellar Tendon Repair
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Removal of Bone Spur
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
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    4.8
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    About Dr. John Vachtsevanos, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Greek and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1306820832
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Baylor University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Vachtsevanos works at Specialty Clinic Of Georgia in Gainesville, GA. View the full address on Dr. Vachtsevanos’s profile.

    Dr. Vachtsevanos has seen patients for Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Vachtsevanos on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    56 patients have reviewed Dr. Vachtsevanos. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Vachtsevanos.

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