
Douglas Wesley Pahl MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Chairman, Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Board
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6262 Veterans PkwyColumbus, GA 31909
Phone+1 706-324-6661
Fax+1 706-494-3078
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Summary
- Douglas Pahl, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Columbus, GA, specializing in orthopedic spine surgery. He completed his internship and residency at Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center and a spine fellowship at Twin Cities Spine Center. A partner at Hughston Clinic since 2008, Dr. Pahl specializes in minimally invasive spinal surgery. He has published multiple articles in medical journals and received several military awards, including three Meritorious Service Medals, and the Expert Field Medical Badge from the United States Army. Currently, he is a member of the North American Spine Society's Committee on Ethics and Professionalism, is the co-director of the Spine Rotation for the Hughston Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, and Chairman of the Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Board.
Education & Training
Twin Cities Spine CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2007 - 2008
Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999 - 2003
Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 1995 - 1996
Meharry Medical CollegeClass of 1995
Certifications & Licensure
GA State Medical License 2000 - 2027
AL State Medical License 2008 - 2026
TN State Medical License 1996 - 2019
MN State Medical License 2007 - 2008
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification athenaClinicals, athenahealth, Inc., 2011, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification athenaClinicals, athenahealth, Inc., 2011, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- Army Achievement Medal (2) United States Army, 2003, 2007
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsLocation variance of the great vessels while undergoing side-bend positioning changes during lateral interbody fusion.Aaron Joiner, Gilberto Gomez, Sohrab K Vatsia, Sohrab K Vatsia, Tyler Ellett
Journal of Craniovertebral Junction & Spine. 2023-03-13 - 3 citationsPerforated ileus after L5-S1 anterior lumbar interbody fusion: a case report presentation.J. Ryan Mahoney, David Barnes, Douglas Pahl
AME Case Reports. 2019-07-16 - 2 citationsUse of CT-Arthrography and Ultrasound in ACL Surgery During Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan: A Case Report and Practice RecommendationsPatrick Davis, Justin J. Stewart, Nancy G. Hoover, Billie J. Matthews, Douglas W. Pahl
Military Medicine. 2014-01-31
Press Mentions
Nanovis Experiences Record High Sales in June 2020July 14th, 2020
Committees
- Public Affairs Committee, North American Spine Society, Member 2016 - Present
- Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital Board, Chairman 2016 - Present
- Chief of Staff, Medical Executive Committee, Northside Medical Center 2014 - 2016
- Chief of Staff, Medical Executive Committee, Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital 2012 - 2014
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Fellow
- The Hughston SocietyMember
- Society of Lateral Access SurgeonsMember
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