Julio Petilon, MD, is an orthopaedic spine surgeon at Spine Center Atlanta, where he specializes in treating herniated discs, degenerative disease of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, deformity, revision surgery and disease of the sacroiliac joint. Dr. Petilon earned a Doctorate of Medicine from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, then completed an internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. A Norton Leatherman Spinal Fellow, Dr. Petilon underwent a combined Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical spine fellowship through the prestigious Norton Leatherman Spine Center at the University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Upon fellowship completion, Dr. Petilon returned to the Naval Medical Center as a staff Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon and treated elite SEAL teams, active military, and veterans. He served as Department Head of Orthopaedics at the Naval Hospital in Sinonella, Sicilly (Italy) and professor of surgery at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Petilon was designated a Naval Flight Surgeon, where he was primary physician for the squadron and supporting teams. He further served his country later deployed to Afghanistan as operating room Department Head to perform hundreds of procedures on victims of wartime injuries. A member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons and North American Spine Society, Dr. Petilon has authored numerous published works in peer-reviewed spine and orthopaedic journals and has presented at national and international spine conferences.
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Dr. Petilon evaluates each patient individually with a comprehensive approach, offering both non-operative and surgical treatment plans to help alleviate acute and chronic pain, as well as associated neurological symptoms. When surgery is indicated, Dr. Petilon utilizes both open and the latest minimally invasive techniques to provide patients optimal results and recovery.
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Dacula, GA | Aug 15, 2017
My initial visit was fine. I was told I would be seeing the doctor but instead was seen by the physician assistant. She was pleasant and courteous. I was then scheduled for an MRI. I had to go back to the office about a week later to discuss the results of my test (had to pay for a office visit to have my results read). Seen by the PA again. She begins to discuss options/plans for pain management. I haven't even seen the pics from my MRI...we demand to see the pics so we can have a understanding
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-D. Parbhoo in Woodstock, GA | Aug 04, 2017
Dr. Petilon's demeanor, approach, and deportment was very professional and friendly. He was easy to talk to; answered all my questions and I never felt hurried or rushed. Explained, in detail, while we were looking at my MRI and X-ray, what was happening to my spine and why I was experiencing the pain and discomfort. The staff was courteous, attentive, cordial, and professional. I was very impressed with how helpful they were. Great team. Definitely a positive experience!!!
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-Freda in Decatur, GA | Jul 18, 2017
I found Dr. Petilon to be an excellent doctor. Took care of my problem and now I am not in all of that pain. I would highly recommend him.
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-Wayne Nemeth in Lexington, NC | May 01, 2017
Dr. Petilon and everyone at the Spine Center are amazing . They really care about their patients and it shows in the care that they give. They go above and beyond what they need to do make sure you are comfortable and have everything you need. We will send anyone we know that needs anything done to them the distance may be far since we are from North Carolina but the trip is worth it for the care you receive.
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-Liz in Lithonia,GA | Apr 28, 2017
First appointment today no rush to judgment, Dr. Is thorough and likes to work up to solutions that is in the patients interest.
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-Latonia in Jonesboro, GA | Aug 10, 2016
My experience with Dr. Petilon was absolutely wonderful because of the honesty and professionalism he provided during my visits.
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-Gregory Jones in Virginia Beach, VA | Jun 16, 2016
He performed multi-level lumbar decompression that helped me regain my mobility and eased my level of pain which enabled me to travel to my godson's commissioning ceremony three weeks after surgery. He is an exception surgeon!
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3161 Howell Mill Rd NW Ste 400
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