

Orthopaedics
Thomas Lawhorne, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Optim Orthopedics / Optim Health System, Savannah, GA
Dr. Thomas W. Lawhorne III, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in the treatment of spinal disorders including degenerative disc disease, cervical and lumbar herniated discs, kyphosis, scoliosis, cervical spinal stenosis, and spondylosis. He practices primarily with Optim Orthopedics across multiple locations in Georgia, including Dublin, Brunswick, Reidsville, Savannah, Statesboro, and Vidalia, serving adult patients seeking both conservative and surgical management of spine conditi
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Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Emory University (MD)
- Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery (Orthopedic Surgery)
- Fellowship: Rush University (Orthopedic Spine)
Years in Practice
23+ years
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
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Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Fairview Park Hospital
- Grady Memorial Hospital
- Optim Orthopedics
Languages
English
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Sources
- https://optimhealthsystem.com/doctor/thomas-w-lawhorne-md/
- https://doctor.webmd.com/doctor/thomas-lawhorne-iii-bb14803e-2976-4d9d-97ad-ad5d35510dd6-overview
- https://www.medifind.com/doctors/thomas-w-lawhorne/11848645
- https://optimhealthsystem.com/location/dublin/
- https://www.optimorthopedics.com/thomas-lawhorne-iii-md/
- https://hcasouthatlantic.com/physicians/profile/Dr-Thomas-W-Lawhorne-MD
- https://www.dublin-georgia.com/list/member/optim-health-system-orthopedics-and-interventional-pain-management-1983
- https://fairviewparkhospital.com/physicians/profile/Dr-Thomas-W-Lawhorne-MD











