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John Small

Orthopaedics

John Small, MD

Associate Assistant Professor, USF Department of Orthopaedics

Tampa, FL

John M. Small, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery, focusing on cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions at Florida Orthopaedic Institute since 1996. He treats a broad range of patients including infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, with extensive experience in spine disorders such as scoliosis, thoracic stenosis, and spinal stenosis. Dr. Small employs advanced techniques including endoscopic and microscopic spine surgery, maintaini

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35+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)

Education & Training

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center — M.D., 1990
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center — Residency, Orthopaedics, 1995
  • Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic — Fellowship, Spine Surgery, 1996

Peer Recognition

  • Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctor

    2005-2024 (20 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Spine Surgery

Conditions & Treatments

Spinal FusionDegenerative Spine ConditionsCervical Spine DisordersLumbar Spine DisordersSpinal Deformity & ScoliosisMinimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • AdventHealth Carrollwood
  • University Community Hospital
  • Tampa General Hospital

Languages

English

Experience

35+ years in practice