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Dr. John Rhee, MD

Dr. John Rhee, MD

Lilburn, GA

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rhee, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Lilburn, GA?

    Dr. John Rhee, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lilburn, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rhee graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Internal Medicine. Dr. Rhee is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rhee’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rhee’s office at (404) 616-1000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Rhee?

    Dr. John Rhee, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Rhee empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Scoliosis, Spinal Deformity, Spinal Surgery-Cervical, Spinal Surgery-Low Back, Spinal Surgery-Neck, Spinal Tumors, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lilburn/GA community, Dr. Rhee is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Rhee go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Mo

    • Residency: Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Internal Medicine | University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)

    • Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa | University of California

    Is Dr. Rhee board certified in Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. John Rhee, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Rhee speak?

    Dr. Rhee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Rhee treat?

    As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Rhee diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Rhee. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Back Pain
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Neck Arthritis with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Degenerative Neck Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4712: Other spondylosis with myelopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Neck and Upper Back Disc Disorder with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Neck Disc Disorder with Spinal Cord Issues
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Herniated Disc in Neck/Upper Back with Myelopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Neck/Upper Back affecting Spinal Cord
    • Cervicothoracic Myelopathy
    • Herniated Disc in Neck with Myelopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Neck affecting Spinal Cord
    • Cervical Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5003: Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, cervicothoracic region
    • M5001: Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, high cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Mid-Neck Disc Disorder with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Neck Disc Disorder at C4-C5 with Spinal Cord Compression
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Mid-Cervical Myelopathy
    • Spinal Cord Compression in Mid-Neck
    • Mid-Neck Disc Disease with Myelopathy
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion
    • C4-C5 Myelopathy
    • Spinal Cord Compression at C4-C5
    • C4-C5 Disc Disease with Myelopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M50020: Cervical disc disorder with myelopathy, mid-cervical region, unspecified level
    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
    • M50021: Cervical disc disorder at C4-C5 level with myelopathy

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Kyphosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Roundback
    • Hunchback
    • Spinal Curvature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M40209: Unspecified kyphosis, site unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic Scoliosis
    • Scoliosis
    • Scoliosis of unknown cause
    • Primary scoliosis
    • Unspecified idiopathic scoliosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4120: Other idiopathic scoliosis, site unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Which procedures does Dr. Rhee perform as a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?

    As a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. John Rhee may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rhee's office.

    Does Dr. Rhee accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rhee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 616-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rhee accept in Lilburn, GA?

    Dr. Rhee in Lilburn, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rhee's office located?

    Dr. John Rhee's Primary Practice

    966A Killian Hill Rd SW

    Lilburn, GA 30047

    (404) 616-1000

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    Dr. John Rhee's Practice 2

    80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE

    Atlanta, GA 30303

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    Dr. John Rhee's Practice 3

    875 Flat Shoals Rd SE Ste 150

    Conyers, GA 30094

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    What is Dr. Rhee's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Rhee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134221872.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rhee?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rhee

    What is Dr. John Rhee's specialty?

    Dr. Rhee is a Orthopedic Spine Surgeon near Lilburn, GA. Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in the spine, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, focus on the evaluation and treatment for both nonoperative and operative of a wide range of primary spinal disorders. These include trauma, degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and reconstructive issues related to the spine. Contact Dr. Rhee to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Rhee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rhee is affiliated with Emory University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Spine Surgeon?

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    Is John Rhee accepting new patients in Lilburn, GA?

    Yes, Dr. John Rhee is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Rhee offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rhee's office at (404) 616-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Rhee?

    Please contact Dr. Rhee's office at (404) 616-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Rhee have?

    Dr. John Rhee is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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