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Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD
4.7 (142 Ratings)

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Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Columbus, GA.
Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD
4.7 (142 Ratings)
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Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 56
Columbus, GA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Columbus, GA.

About

Dr. Pahl graduated from Meharry Medical College in 1995 and completed a residency at D D Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Columbus, GA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Pahl currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Archbold Memorial, SGMC Health-Main, Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare. Dr. Pahl has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Spine, Back Pain and Spondylolisthesis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pahl received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 142 times. Dr. Pahl's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pahl also speaks Spanish. Dr. Pahl is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Spine
Back Pain
Spondylolisthesis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Back Pain
Spondylolisthesis
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Spinal Fusion
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Osteopenia
Pathological Spine Fracture
Sciatica
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Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
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
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Degenerative Spine Disorders
Dural Tear
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
Pinched Nerve in Neck
Piriformis Syndrome
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Schmorl's Nodes
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sternum Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Vertebral Column Tumors
Whiplash
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Arthrocentesis
Disc Replacement
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Facet Blocks
Fracture Care
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Laminoplasty
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulator Implantation
Partial Hip Replacement
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Open Access POS
    Blue Choice PPO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    BlueChoice Option POS
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
    Blue Choice HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    United Healthcare
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate Plus POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
    Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
    APCN Choice POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
    National POS
    Humana
    Preferred PPO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • Blue Open Access (Small Grp)-GA POS
    Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    BlueCard PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna
    LocalPlus
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Hughston Clinic - Main Campus
    6262 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31909
  2. 2 Hughston Clinic Valdosta
    4340 Kings Way, Valdosta, GA 31602
    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
    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
    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

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pahl
4.7
Based on 142 Reviews
5 Stars (124)
4 Stars (8)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (8)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 11, 2025
The doctor and staff were great!! The doctor listen to me to get an understanding of how I was feeling. He has excellent bedside manners!!
— Feb 11, 2025
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Meharry Medical College
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • D D Eisenhower Army Medical Center
Residency Hospital
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Does Dr. Pahl communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Pahl offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Pahl have free onsite parking?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pahl's profile.

Dr. Pahl frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Spine, Back Pain and Spondylolisthesis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD is affiliated with Archbold Memorial, SGMC Health-Main, Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Pahl, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Archbold Memorial

    915 Gordon Ave, Thomasville, GA

  • SGMC Health-Main

    2501 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA

  • Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center

    1514 Vernon Rd, Lagrange, GA

  • St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

    2122 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA