Dr. John Atwater, MD
Dr. John Atwater, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Vero Beach, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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1260 37th St Ste 102 Vero Beach, FL 32960Make an Appointment
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Dr. John Atwater, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Vero Beach, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Residency HospitalUniversity Of Phoenix / Northern California Campus
Medical School, 1993
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- Recipient of 12
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
78%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% lower than the national average
69%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
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Compare Dr. Atwater with our nearby Orthopedic Surgeons at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital.
Make an appointment at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital today at
(772) 494-0721.
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