Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

John G. Atwater, M.D.

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Atwater began practicing in 1999. Between 1999 and 2014 he was the Chief Consultant for Spinal Ailments and surgeries at Downstate Illinois Spine Center in Bloomington, Illinois. He enjoyed privileges in most of the surrounding hospitals during his time in Bloomington, Il. Between 2009 and 2014, he held the position of Medical Director and Assistant in the Surgery Program at Rock Valley College in Rockford, Il.

Experience & Procedures

  • Microdisectomy
  • Posterior, Anterior Lumbar and Cervical Fusion
  • Lumbar Decompression
  • Cervical Total Disc Replacement
  • Ulnar Nerve Wrist Neuroplasty
  • Carpal Tunnel Release

Specialty

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons – Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
  • North American Spine Society (NASS)
  • American Medical Association
  • Indian River County Medical Society
  • ASET – The Neurodiagnostic Society
  • Dr. Atwater is board certified in Orthopedics and Spine Surgery.

Graduate Education

  • Yale University, Bachelor’s in Psychology, 1985-1989
  • University of Virginia, Medical Doctorate, 1989-1993

Post-Graduate Education

  • Johns Hopkins University, Surgical Internship, 1992-1994
  • Howard University, Orthopedic Surgery, Residency, 1994-1998; Orthopedic Surgery Chief Resident, 1997-1998

Fellowship

  • University of Louisville, Orthopedic Spine Surgery Fellowship, 1998-1999

Clinical Experience

  • Ortho-Spine Care America, Private Practice – Partner, Spine Surgeon & Chief Consultant for spinal ailments, 2017-present
  • VOVN, Private Practice, Chief Consultant for spinal ailments and surgeries, 2014-2017
  • Downstate Illinois Spine Center, Private Practice, Chief Consultant for spinal ailments and surgeries, 1999-2014
  • Rock Valley College, Rockford Il, Medical Director, Assistant at Surgery Program, 2009-2014

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