Dr. James Lashley, MD

Dr Lashley did my cervical surgery in dec of 2023 & went very well i greatly appreciate the kind staff he has too , id definitely recommend whitfield county people to use dr lashley for any spine issues that need surgery to resolve them .

My experience was top notch! I was some-what anxious about going to the Dr./Ortho about my ankle injury but I knew it had to be done. The phone call to get scheduled was a breeze and they could get me in the next day, which was a blessing because it'd already been 4 days (due to the holiday weekend). My lobby wait was about 5 minutes then to the exam room to see Dr. Lashley. In the room Dr. Lashley examined and palpated my ankle and checked the x-rays. He explained in great detail of his findings and told me what to expect. The assistant, Micheal helped me get my brace on & taught me how to wrap it correctly. I just really love how quick, yet thorough and genuine these people are.  I'm very grateful to have found Dr. Lashley!

He will take time to explain things thoroughly. He will answer your questions thoroughly and without making you feel he's in a hurry to be through with you. He has performed two surgeries on my back, and replaced my right hip. I can't recommend him highly enough. Nobody cuts me but Doc Lashley if it has to do with anything in his specialty.

I recently had a spinal fusion of L4/L5 with 3 bone plugs taken from my hip, performed by Dr. Lashley at Hamilton Medical Center in Dalton, GA. I am now one week and one day post surgery and am doing great! The procedure went great and Dr. Lashley was very attentive to the way I was feeling before and after being admitted in the hospital. My procedure was on a Tuesday and that same day I was up walking in the hallway of the hospital. I spent one night at the hospital and was back in the comfort of my own home. Dr. Lashley let me know exactly what to expect before, during, and after the surgery. This is my third surgery with Dr. Lashley and I would never want anyone else to work on my back. His assistant, Michael was also a great help anytime I had questions or needed something. I have had one physical therapy appointment with AOSM and one follow up appointment with Dr. Lashley and I could not be more pleased! I would recommend Dr. Lashley 100 percent!

Such an amazing doctor. I was in pain constantly Dr Lashley treated me immediately gave me the only two choices I had. (Epidural or surgery) I ask him what would he do if he was me, he suggested trying an epidural first. This floored me, showed me he truly cared more about my health than his billfold. We tried the epidural but unfortunately it didn’t work, so 5 days later after constant pain day and night, Dr Lashley made the call to do surgery and I can say when I woke up it was instant relief. The first relief I had in almost 5 weeks. He really cares, really work with the patients one on one for their individual needs. Time at the office for the visit is always fast. Very little wait time. So on a scale of 1-10..... 1 being I would not recommend & 10 being I would definitely recommend him to patients. I would give him a 10.5 because he has alway worked hard to help me when I needed it. Eric

Hemi-laminectomy needed for nerve/leg pain~~It was a huge success and objectives were met. I recommend Dr. Lashley! He's an excellent surgeon with high expectations and expertise.

I went to Dr. Lashley barely able to walk and in excruciating pain. He set up an MRI immediately, diagnosed the problem and got me in for surgery within a couple days. I felt unbelievable relief the minute I woke up and have been pain free ever since! I consider myself a 100% success!!

When I went to Dr Lashley I couldn't walk over 40 yards without my left leg going numb. Since I had surgery and physical therapy I can finally play golf again and enjoy time with my family.

I have just been released from a multi level fusion. Going into the surgery I was very scared. I am a large man and my size and age made the surgery even more difficult than normal. Dr. Lashley explained to me the procedure and why i needed, no had to have it. For the first month after surgery i was miserable and thought i had madr a mistake. From 6 weeks forward I am a happy camper. I can walk much better than prior to surgery. I would highly, highly recommend Dr. Lashley

Despite other 5-star reviews posted here, Dr. Lashley and his staff put me through one of the WORSE nightmarish experiences ever imaginable - over a six month period! My lumbar laminectomy and foraminectomy surgery were postponed four times - during which time I endured excruciating pain in my lower back, and had absolutely no quality of life at all! Additionally, attempts to get someone to return my calls were futile. Weeks went by with NO communication from him, or his staff.

I recently had surgery on L4L5 after suffering for months. I had similar surgery (L5S1) 25 years earlier which was successful. I tried a chiropractor, inversion, tried to keep playing tennis thinking the exercise would help, therapy, and even Acupuncture. After I consulted Dr Lashley I was pleased he considered all I had done. He presented options and I elected surgery. I am 6 weeks post surgery but am pain free. Short wait times and professional courteous staff make visits pain free as well.

despite other 5 star reviews Dr.Lashley. Dropped the ball with me.patient since 2012 performed a good surgery dis-laminectomy l4l5. 4 months later having a lot of trouble walking ordered steroid packs. He ordered pain management,PT. After my repeated attempts to get him to investigate my hips he refused saying pain would be more local over a 5 year period. I’m sitting at home recovering from a double hip replacement today. Thank you Dr. Lashley for Not Listening!

Wonderful experience with Dr. Lashley and AOSM. I had minimally invasive surgery August 8 for spinal stenosis with a synovial cyst. Symptoms are gone and I am doing well. I can walk upright again with no pain.. I would highly recommend him for back issues.

We were referred to Dr Lashley for a severe back injury! He gave us several choices as to what we could do! We went for a second opinion and that Dr wanted to do surgery that day, which if you saw the MRI you could understand, but it was wonderful to have choices! The atmosphere was great! We exhausted all choices and had to have the surgery! Dr Lashley explained every detail of surgery! All went great! I am recovering now with No complications! Prayers Answered!

Dr Lashley is an amazing surgeon. I broke my hip and he was my dr. I would recommend him highly. The best surgeon in Dalton, GA.

Spinal Surgery. Back and leg pain due to Lumbar Stenosis and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis L4-5. My experience from the beginning to date was one of the most positive interactions, with both Dr. Lashley and Saff, that I have ever had. I was told what would happen, I was guided through the process. and am recovering. I can'r recommend Dr. Lashley and his Staff any higher, there are no words.

Easy,relax,listen,and perform....

After one LONG year of trying to resolve my back issues seeing a Chiropractor, Physical Therapist, and shots in my lower back I made an appointment with Dr. Lashley. I chose him because of many good recommendations from friends. Dr. Lashley is the best at what he does surgically but he also is the best at explaining the procedure and what to expect. The staff at AOSM is awesome! Wait time is typically less than 15 minutes. I highly recommend Dr. Lashley.