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John Burleson, M.D.

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Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Spine & Orthopedic Solutions (SOS)
📍 Covington, Louisiana, United States

Dr. John Burleson is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at Spine & Orthopedic Solutions in Tennessee. A graduate of UTHealth Houston, he specializes in patient-specific and minimally invasive spine surgery. He is also a medical expert witness and has authored the first textbook chapter on 3D printing in spine surgery.

Outside of his surgical practice, Dr. Burleson shows a keen interest in advancing medical technology, particularly in implant design, prototyping, and the use of robotics and augmented reality in surgery. He is a member of several professional societies, including the North American Spine Society and the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.

He was the first surgeon in Tennessee to perform 100 cases with a spine robot and 100 cases using augmented reality.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Covington, Louisiana, United States
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Medical Technology
He has a stated interest in implant design, 3D printing, robotics, and augmented reality, authoring the first textbook chapter on 3D printing in spine surgery.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
His practice emphasizes minimally invasive techniques to help patients heal faster, and he holds memberships in societies focused on this specialty.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Spine & Orthopedic Solutions (SOS)
4-2016
Founder
Full Circle Spine Inc
7-2020 - 5-2025
Spine Surgeon
Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics
7-2019 - 7-2020
Spine Surgery Fellow
Texas Back Institute
7-2013 - 6-2019
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident and Researcher
UMass Memorial Medical Center
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Education
2009 - 2013
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
UTHealth Houston
2005 - 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Dallas Baptist University
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