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Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
4.9 (154)
Map Pin Small Columbus, GA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD

Dr. Lance Westerlund, 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 Georgetown University School of Medicine and is affiliated with St. Francis - Emory Healthcare. Dr. Westerlund, completed a residency at University Of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Departement Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Patients rated Dr. Westerlund an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Westerlund works at Hughston Clinic in Columbus, GA with other offices in Dothan, AL, Lagrange, GA and Phenix City, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Low Back Pain, Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis 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. Westerlund'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 Dothan
    512 N Shady Ln, Dothan, AL 36303 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 699-5747
  3. 3
    Hughston Clinic LaGrange
    107 Calumet Center Rd, Lagrange, GA 30241 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 331-2910
    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
  4. 4
    Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
    4401 RIVERCHASE DR, Phenix City, AL 36867 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 732-3000

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  • St. Francis - Emory Healthcare

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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.
Low Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Back Pain
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Spine Deformities
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Spine
Avascular Necrosis
Back Disorders
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Herniated Disc
Cervical Spine Disorders
Chordoma
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Coccyx Fracture
Congenital Stenosis of Cervical Medullary Canal
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Femur Fracture
Fracture
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Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Patellar Dislocation
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Compression Fracture
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Instability
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Tarlov Cyst
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Disc Disorders
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vertebral Compression Fractures
Adult Scoliosis Correction
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Fusion
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Plating and Fusion
Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy With Fusion
Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery (ALIF)
Arthrocentesis
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Cervical Spine Reconstruction
Cervical Spine Surgery
Complex Spine Surgery
Endoscopic Thoracic Spine Surgery
Hip Replacement Revision
Kyphoplasty
Laminoforaminotomy
Laminoplasty
Lumbar Laminectomy
Microsurgical Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Posterior Cervical Laminectomy
Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery (PLIF)
Spinal Decompression
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Thoracic Disc Surgery
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    4.9
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1407948052
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Thomas Jefferson University Medical Center and The Rothman Institute Division Of Spine Surgery|University Of Virginia Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Biomechanics Fellow
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Departement Of Orthopaedic Surgery
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Department Of General Surgery
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Westerlund has seen patients for Low Back Pain, Spinal Stenosis and Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Westerlund on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    154 patients have reviewed Dr. Westerlund. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Westerlund.

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