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Meet Dr. Jason W. Velez

A Trustworthy Orthopedic Doctor

Andrew Heetderks

Google

Apr 11th, 2025

I appreciate Dr. Velez and his team. Everything runs smoothly and I’m getting the professional help I need. I’m grateful!

Michalene Chester

Google

Apr 9th, 2025

Dr. Velez is very caring. He listens to your concerns and he’s professional. He explains your solutions in simple terms.

Eric Scoggins

Google

Mar 27th, 2025

Very friendly staff and Dr Velez has always been super helpful in getting to the root of my pain issues

Angela Pitkonen

Google

Mar 25th, 2025

Great visit with Dr. Velez. I appreciated that he did not start with surgery as the first option. He made me feel at ease and hopeful that my symptoms would subside with some anti- inflammatory meds and stretching exercises. He has a great bedside manner and I would highly recommend him for your orthopedic needs!

David Bird

Google

Mar 19th, 2025

After a Spinal surgery years ago to remove a Cyst in my spinal cord that was the size of a nickel. Nothing but positive things to say about Jason. The surgery was 6 hours to separate the nerves and remove it. I hurt myself in a fall this time, luckily it was just a stress fracture that will take time to heal. It was great to catch up with him.

Valria Garvin

Google

Mar 9th, 2025

My view of healthcare has several perspectives. Senior citizen patient, 25 years as a healthcare administrator, a clinical social worker. The Resurgence staff is textbook perfect at every step. Dr Velez was the thorough but easy physician I needed to make the big surgery decision. He was patient with my need to know detail as well as the 'what's next'. My recovery has been extremely smooth and the full desired outcome seems near. I credit Dr Velez.

Sasha Edwards

Google

Mar 9th, 2025

Dr. Valez and his staff were so empathetic to my pain in my back and finding a solution to alleviate the pain.

Laura wood

Google

Mar 7th, 2025

After putting off having surgery for several years and trying non-surgical treatments, I made the important decision to have major spine fusion surgery. I chose Dr Jason Velez and I could not I've made a better choice! I was a grueling two day surgery over 11 hours and I was at Northside hospital for a week. I had to spend a couple of months using a walker and having home therapy. Then progress to physical therapy at a clinic. I did everything to heal properly. Dr Velez was very straightforward and honest with me and told me at my age, which is 65, that it could take a year for me to recover. Being an impatient person, that did not set well with me. As I continued to improve, I realized that my body had been through a great deal and it would take time. It's been just over a year now since my surgery and I would highly recommend Dr Velez. It has changed my life for the better and I cannot thank him enough. Laura Erickson

Tony Roh

Google

Mar 5th, 2025

This is not my first time seeing Doctor(s) at Resurgens Orthopaedics.From the moment I walked in the Atmosphere was Welcoming and I was Greeted with a smile.Was called back before my appointment time to see Mr.Jason Velez.I am Old Fashioned and nothing says hello to me better than a Handshake,a firm Handshake.Nothing says hope to see you again more than another Handshake at the end of our session.He exceeded my expectations and I will definitely speak highly of him and his entire Staff.Mr.Velez made constant eye contact with me,that speaks of character.Was a Pleasure to meet you Mr.Velez,GOD BLESS.BTW I took your advice and Enjoyed a great light Jog with my Fiancée.

Virginia Vita

Google

Mar 4th, 2025

Dr. Velez did my lumbar back fusion surgery in September and the results are wonderful. I should have done it sooner! Dr Velez is very professional and cares about his patient. I highly recommend him.

Residency 

  • Orthopaedic Surgery; University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey; Stratford, New Jersey

Medical Degree 

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Associations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Atlanta Spine Society
  • AO Spine
  • North American Spine Society
  • American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics
  • American Osteopathic Association
  • Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association
  • Atlanta Orthopaedic Society
  • Medical Association of Georgia

Hospital Affiliations 

  • Emory Johns Creek Hospital
  • North Fulton Hospital
  • Northside Forsyth Hospital

Areas of Interest 

  • Robotic Spine Surgery

 Major Accomplishments 

  • Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Emory Johns Creek Hospital

Areas of Expertise

  • Complex Reconstructive Spine Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Cervical Spine Surgery
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Artificial Disc Replacement

Fellowship

  • Orthopaedic Spine Surgery-OrthoCarolina Spine Center; Charlotte, North Carolina

Certifications

  • Board Certified, Orthopaedic Surgery - American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics

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