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Dr. Hewatt Sims, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Hewatt Sims, MD
3.9 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Hewatt Sims, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Tifton, GA.
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Dr. Hewatt Sims, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 56
Tifton, GA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Hewatt Sims, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Tifton, GA.

About

Dr. Hewatt Sims, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Tifton, GA and has 27 years experience. They graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Coffee Regional Medical Center and Tift Regional Medical Center. Dr. Sims has experience treating conditions like Intervertebral Disc Disease, Sciatica and Degenerative Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sims received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Sims is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Sciatica
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Sciatica
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Sciatica
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Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Tibial Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthritis of the Spine
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Avulsion Fracture
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spondylitis
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Fractures
Compound Fracture
Compression Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Extra-Articular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Kyphosis
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Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lordosis
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Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Neck Pain
Neuritis
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Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Radiculitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Instability
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylarthritis
Spondylitis
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Trigger Finger
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Fracture
Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy With Fusion
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic Spine Surgery
Artificial Disc Replacement
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Disc Replacement
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Cervical Spine Surgery
De Quervain's Release
Disc Replacement
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Implantable Peripheral Neurostimulator
Joint Drainage
Knee Arthroscopy
Kyphoplasty
Laminectomy
Laminoplasty
Laminotomy
Lower Spine Surgery
Lumbar Disc Replacement
Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Microdiscectomy
Microsurgical Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Internal Fixation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Total Disc Replacement
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Vertebroplasty
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Open Access (Small Grp)-GA POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Choice Option POS
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Orthopedic Surgeons of Georgia
    1622 Madison Ave, Tifton, GA 31794
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (229) 387-8061
  2. 2 Optim Orthopedics
    2804 N Oak St Ste C, Valdosta, GA 31602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (912) 383-6575
  3. 3 Tift Regional Medical Center
    901 18th St E, Tifton, GA 31794
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (229) 391-9980
  4. 4 Orthopedic Surgeons of Georgia
    100 Doctors Dr Ste I, Douglas, GA 31533
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (912) 383-6575

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sims
3.9
Based on 14 Reviews
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1 Star (4)

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Nov 26, 2019
My vs was as always the staff are friendly & professional as always. Dr Sims rapport with me & my family is like no other. He cares and involves you in every part of the procesd.
Sonia Pittman — Nov 26, 2019
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Care Philosophy

  • At Optim Orthopedics, we know you're not yourself when even just one part of you is hurt. Because in orthopedics, everything is connected: bones, joints, ligaments, and cartilage. We're connected too. Our doctors cover every bone in the body and we work together as a team for our patients. We call our approach - Combined Strength, and we use it to get you back to you.

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Biography
  • Dr. Hewatt Sims, MD is an orthopedic spine surgery specialist in Tifton, GA and has over 26 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 1997. He specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Mercer University School of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Denver Spine Education and Research Institute
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Hewatt Sims, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sims' profile.

Dr. Sims frequently treats the following conditions: Intervertebral Disc Disease, Sciatica and Degenerative Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Hewatt Sims, MD is affiliated with Coffee Regional Medical Center and Tift Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Hewatt Sims, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Coffee Regional Medical Center

    1101 Ocilla Rd, Douglas, GA

  • Tift Regional Medical Center

    901 18th St E, Tifton, GA