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Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD

(687 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Tulane University School of Medicine (1984)

Professional interests include: back problems, spine problems

512 North Shady Lane
Dothan, AL 36303

(334) 699-5747

Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD is a spine surgeon in Phenix City, AL specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD is affiliated with Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics, HUGHSTON CLINIC PC and Hughston Clinic.

Office Locations

Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics

4401 River Chase Drive
Phenix City, AL 36867

(334) 732-3000

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Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics

512 North Shady Lane
Dothan, AL 36303

(334) 699-5747

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Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics

6262 Veterans Parkway
Columbus, GA 31909

(706) 324-6661

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In The News

“Two spinal surgeons, Dr. John Dorchak and Dr. John Burkus, who have offices in Columbus, Georgia and operate at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital in Phenix City, received five stars from...”—"New websites allow patients to find the best - and worst - surgeons", Al.com, July 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

360-degree lumbar fusion

anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

spinal decompression surgery

In 2023, Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD performed more 360-degree lumbar fusion, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF), spinal decompression surgery, spinal fusion, spinal procedures, spine MRI, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Top 10%

By Volume:

cervical spine surgery

discectomy

In 2023, Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD performed more cervical spine surgery, and discectomy (disc removal surgery) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Top 25%

By Volume:

nerve block

pain management

selective nerve root block

subarachnoid block with local anesthetic

transforaminal epidural steroid injection

In 2012, Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD performed more nerve block, pain management, selective nerve root block (SNRB), subarachnoid block with local anesthetic (numbing medicine), and transforaminal epidural steroid injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phenix City, AL during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	123
aspiration	42
decompression surgery	79
doctor visit	907
implant removal	32
injections	211
minimally invasive procedures	53
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	96
neck surgery	21
nerve block	152
nerve procedures	79
pain management	169
spinal procedures	1357
X-rays	771

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phenix City, AL during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	150
aspiration	33
decompression surgery	102
doctor visit	979
image guided procedures	14
implant removal	16
injections	206
minimally invasive procedures	70
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	102
neck surgery	36
nerve block	138
nerve procedures	102
pain management	173
spinal procedures	1441
X-rays	806

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	281
Female	372

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	557
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	23
Less than 65	141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phenix City, AL during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	151
aspiration	29
decompression surgery	113
doctor visit	936
image guided procedures	30
implant removal	27
injections	219
minimally invasive procedures	89
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	133
neck surgery	28
nerve block	143
nerve procedures	113
pain management	190
spinal procedures	1423
X-rays	704

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	369

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	593
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	28
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phenix City, AL during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	162
aspiration	32
decompression surgery	110
doctor visit	1036
image guided procedures	33
implant removal	29
injections	241
minimally invasive procedures	108
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	209
neck surgery	30
nerve block	146
nerve procedures	110
pain management	209
spinal procedures	1633
X-rays	799

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	630
Female	782

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1186
Black	192
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	710
From 75 to 84	382
85 and over	68
Less than 65	252

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phenix City, AL during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	175
aspiration	46
bone marrow tests	20
decompression surgery	68
doctor visit	1096
image guided procedures	19
implant removal	41
injections	256
minimally invasive procedures	101
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	229
neck surgery	32
nerve block	181
nerve procedures	68
pain management	230
spinal procedures	1730
X-rays	878

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	636
Black	98
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	396
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	33
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phenix City, AL during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	160
aspiration	56
bone marrow tests	29
decompression surgery	78
doctor visit	922
image guided procedures	12
injections	172
minimally invasive procedures	80
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	188
neck surgery	35
nerve block	114
nerve procedures	78
pain management	145
spinal procedures	1416
X-rays	750

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	568
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	31
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phenix City, AL during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	157
aspiration	22
decompression surgery	87
doctor visit	950
image guided procedures	34
injections	185
minimally invasive procedures	101
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	169
neck surgery	28
nerve block	129
nerve procedures	87
pain management	163
spinal procedures	1455
X-rays	759

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	555
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	27
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phenix City, AL during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	153
aspiration	23
decompression surgery	78
doctor visit	1011
image guided procedures	17
injections	165
minimally invasive procedures	80
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	203
neck surgery	30
nerve block	110
nerve procedures	78
pain management	142
spinal procedures	1433
X-rays	747

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	564
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	37
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phenix City, AL during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	144
aspiration	19
decompression surgery	68
doctor visit	971
image guided procedures	12
injections	125
minimally invasive procedures	76
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	220
neck surgery	28
nerve block	94
nerve procedures	68
pain management	106
spinal procedures	1359
X-rays	706

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	305
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	558
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	365
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	34
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phenix City, AL during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	141
aspiration	26
decompression surgery	86
doctor visit	970
image guided procedures	28
implant removal	13
injections	193
minimally invasive procedures	72
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	238
neck surgery	24
nerve block	118
nerve procedures	86
pain management	167
spinal procedures	1416
X-rays	673

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	361

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	78
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	333
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	44
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phenix City, AL during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	125
aspiration	28
decompression surgery	91
doctor visit	885
image guided procedures	14
injections	188
minimally invasive procedures	69
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	216
neck surgery	28
nerve block	131
nerve procedures	91
pain management	160
spinal procedures	1357
X-rays	682

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	327

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	514
Black	77
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	46
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Phenix City, AL were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	149
aspiration	32
bone marrow tests	24
decompression surgery	87
doctor visit	969
image guided procedures	21
implant removal	26
injections	196
minimally invasive procedures	81
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	182
neck surgery	29
nerve block	132
nerve procedures	87
pain management	168
spinal procedures	1456
X-rays	752

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	367

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	74
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	571
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	193
85 and over	33
Less than 65	106
65 to 74	338

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1984. He has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (1984)

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics

HUGHSTON CLINIC PC

Hughston Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 687 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Phenix City, AL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$1,853,807 SABLE $1,078,003	Transcontinental Deformity $476,776	COLONIAL TPS $142,723	Colonial / Colonial TPS $23,949	Spine $23,609	Other $108,748
NUVASIVE, INC.	$260,836 COHERE $252,206	XLIF $8,100	AttraX $68	PLIF $49	LessRay $48	Other $365
MiRus, LLC	$30,118 IO Expandable Lumbar Interbody $30,118
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$2,969 Mobi C $1,394	ROI C $679	ROI A $325	Avenue L $108	Timberline $89	Other $375
Spineology Inc.	$512 OPTIMESH EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM $512
Other	$1,202 HA MINUTEMAN G3-R $199	TRINITY $120	Orthopedic Stimulation $105	Ortho-Knees $92	Cabo ACP $72	Other $613

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$2,032,832
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$42,900
Consulting Fee	$38,396
Travel and Lodging	$23,531
Food and Beverage	$11,617
Other	$170

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. John D. Dorchak, MD.

Nanovis LLC	2022	$288,322.38	Physician Covered Recipient	B units
Spineology Inc.	2020	$275,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
Spineology Inc.	2021	$272,500.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
Spineology Inc.	2019	$267,500.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
Spineology Inc.	2022	$241,250.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
Spineology Inc.	2018	$237,500.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
Spineology Inc.	2016	$213,750.00	Physician Covered Recipient	COMMON STOCK
Spineology Inc.	2017	$210,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	COMMON STOCK
Nanovis LLC	2020	$183,243.08	Physician Covered Recipient	B units
Spineology Inc.	2015	$156,250.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
Spineology Inc.	2014	$146,250.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
Spineology Inc.	2013	$137,500.00	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares of Common Stock
Nanovis LLC	2018	$99,994.64	Physician Covered Recipient	B Units
Nanovis LLC	2019	$99,994.64	Physician Covered Recipient	B Units

Biography

Dr. John Dorchak is a specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Dorchak include spine problems. Dr. Dorchak is professionally affiliated with Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics. He attended medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5).