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Dr. John Burkus, MD

Dr. John Burkus, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. John Burkus, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Columbus, GA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from yale University in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital and Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 58 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (58 reviews)

Practice

6262 Veterans Pkwy Columbus, GA 31909

Make an Appointment

(706) 494-3301

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Burkus specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Burkus' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Burkus

4.2

58 ratings, 21 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
19%
19%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Whitney – May 19, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Mar 22, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Mar 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Mar 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Donna Eversole in Macon, GA – Mar 02, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Kelly in Columbus, GA – Feb 14, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Janine in salem, AL – Jan 29, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dawson – Jan 11, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Eleanor Sins in Montgomery , AL – Jan 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mildred Colquitt in Manchester , GA – Jan 05, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
JoAnn Stone in ENTERPRISE, AL – Dec 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Barbara in Colquitt , GA – Dec 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Virginia Dougherty in Columbus, GA – Dec 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Theresa Medcalf in Barnesville, GA – Dec 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
J Heard in Climax, GA – Dec 01, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
John G Jones in Newnan, GA – Dec 01, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Glenn in Midland, GA – Nov 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Martha Price in Slicomb, AL – Nov 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Vonda in Columbus, GA – Nov 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
Helpful
Tom Carmichael in ENTERPRISE, AL – Oct 25, 2018
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biography

Dr. John Burkus, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Columbus, GA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from yale University in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital and Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1980

  • Yale University

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Hughston Clinic P.C.6262 Veterans Pkwy Columbus, GA 31909
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Practice

Hughston Clinic P.C.512 N Shady Ln Dothan, AL 36303
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital

    4401 Riverchase Dr
    Phenix City, AL 36867
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    13% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    View all patient feedback

  • Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside

    100 Frist Ct
    Columbus, GA 31909
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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