How do I contact Dr. John Dorris?

You can contact Dr. John Dorris at 706-549-1663. The practice is located at 1765 Old West Broad St in Athens, Georgia.

What procedures does Dr. John Dorris specialize in?

Dr. John Dorris is an orthopedic surgeon in Athens, Georgia specializing in joint replacement procedures. Medicare data shows procedures performed including hip replacement, knee replacement, shoulder replacement.

How many Medicare procedures has Dr. John Dorris performed?

According to Medicare data, Dr. John Dorris has performed 93 joint replacement procedures. This represents Medicare fee-for-service cases and accounts for approximately 33-37% of all procedures nationwide.

What is Dr. John Dorris's ranking in Georgia?

Dr. John Dorris is ranked #38 overall in Georgia for orthopedic procedure volume based on Medicare data.

Does Dr. John Dorris accept new patients?

To find out if Dr. John Dorris is accepting new patients, please contact the office directly at 706-549-1663. Most orthopedic surgeons require a referral from your primary care physician.

Dr. John Dorris, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. John Dorris is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Athens, Georgia. In 2023, Dr. Dorris completed 56 knee replacements (#39 in Georgia), 24 hip replacements, and 13 shoulder replacements — 93 total Medicare-verified procedures. This volume reflects significant experience in joint replacement surgery in Georgia.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement

56 verified cases

#39 in Georgia

Hip Replacement

24 verified cases

#72 in Georgia

Shoulder Replacement

13 verified cases

#44 in Georgia

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Dorris

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (93 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Dorris, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 706-549-1663

1765 Old West Broad St
Athens, GA 30606

NPI: 1104807429

Credentials: MD

✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)

📅 21 years of practice experience

🎓 Licensed MD

🏥 Licensed surgical specialist

🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.

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Dr. John Dorris, MD

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