John W. Dietz, Jr., MD

Meet Dr. Dietz

Dr. John Dietz is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeon whose career spans military service, surgical innovation and decades of leadership in orthopedic organizations. His diverse experience shapes his approach to spine care, helping ensure each patient receives personalized, comprehensive treatment.

A former U.S. Army orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Dietz graduated as a distinguished scholar from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where he concentrated in civil engineering. He earned his medical degree at Duke University School of Medicine, followed by an internship in general surgery and a residency in orthopedic surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center. He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Swedish Health Services, formerly Swedish Medical Center, in Seattle.

Dr. Dietz is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Scoliosis Research Society. Dedicated to advancing the field and supporting the next generation, he has been invited back to West Point to share his perspectives on healthcare leadership with future military leaders. He holds patents for surgical instruments used in minimally invasive spine surgery, has authored numerous medical journal articles and has presented at national orthopedic conferences.

Dr. Dietz has held numerous leadership positions in healthcare and the community. He served on the OrthoIndy Board of Directors from 1999 to 2018. Dr. Dietz was the chairman and CEO of OrthoIndy Hospital from 2002 to 2005 and remained chairman of the OrthoIndy Hospital Board of Managers until 2013. Additionally, he founded the OrthoIndy Foundation in 2010. Dr. Dietz later served as president of Physician Hospitals of America, now known as Physician-led Healthcare for America, from 2016 to 2019. Locally, he has served on the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Board of Directors since 2018 and currently serves on the boards of the Indiana Orthopedic Society and the Indiana Physician Health Alliance. A fixture of Indianapolis Monthly’s Top Doctor awards since 2014, Dr. Dietz has been recognized for his leadership and contributions to orthopedic surgery with the National Spine Leadership Award from Becker’s Hospital Review.

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Practice focus:

• Spine
• Scoliosis
• Spine Trauma
• Cervical Spine
• Minimally Invasive Surgery