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Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD
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Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Columbus, GA.
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Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 56
Columbus, GA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Columbus, GA.

About

Dr. Westerlund graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at University Of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Departement Of Orthopaedic Surgery.Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Columbus, GA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Westerlund currently practices at Hughston Clinic and are affiliated with St. Francis-Emory Healthcare. Dr. Westerlund has experience treating conditions like Low Back Pain, Chronic Neck Pain and Spinal Stenosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Westerlund received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 167 times. Dr. Westerlund's office accepts new patients. Dr. Westerlund also speaks Spanish. Dr. Westerlund is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Spine Deformities
Thoracic Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Back Pain
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
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
Ankle Fracture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Spine
Avascular Necrosis
Back Disorders
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
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
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Dislocation
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
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
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
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Replacement Revision
Kyphoplasty
Laminoplasty
Lumbar Laminectomy
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Microsurgical Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Posterior Cervical Laminectomy
Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery (PLIF)
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Decompression
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Thoracic Disc Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Open Access (Select Network)-GA POS
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Choice HMO
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Aetna

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 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
  3. 3 Hughston Clinic Dothan
    512 N Shady Ln, Dothan, AL 36303
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 699-5747
  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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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Westerlund
4.9
Based on 167 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Dec 17, 2024
He is very thorough in explaining what’s going on and what he can do to fix it!!! Highly recommend!!
Dianna Smith — Dec 17, 2024
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About Me

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

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Department Of General Surgery
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Departement Of Orthopaedic Surgery
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University Medical Center and The Rothman Institute Division Of Spine Surgery|University Of Virginia Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, Biomechanics Fellow
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Westerlund frequently treats the following conditions: Low Back Pain, Chronic Neck Pain and Spinal Stenosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD is affiliated with St. Francis-Emory Healthcare.

Yes, Dr. Lance Westerlund, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

    2122 Manchester Expy, Columbus, GA