What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.90
Average wait time
4.50
Bedside manner
5.00
“Amazing experience with Dr. DeGroot! He gave me a lot of information, made time to answer all of my questions and gave me a clear action plan to address my pain.
10/10”
Meron M.November 24, 2025
About Dr. Joseph de Groot
Originally from Atlanta, Dr. de Groot attended Marist School, earning Varsity letters in baseball and wrestling. He then graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame, with a degree in Science Business.
Dr. de Groot earned his medical degree from Georgetown University and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the preeminent University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, which consistently ranks within the top 10 programs in the country. He continued his training with a fellowship in spine surgery, also at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Upon graduation, he earned the distinct AO Fellow designation, a Switzerland-based accreditation granted to programs that train the world’s top spine surgeons and ensure excellence in both spine research and education.
After fellowship, Dr. de Groot was hired as a clinical professor at the University of Pittsburgh, where he trained residents and fellows and performed a wide array of advanced procedures including trauma with and without spinal cord injuries; large deformities; and degenerative cervical, thoracic and lumbar surgeries. Through his training and experience in an academic Level 1 trauma center, he cultivated expertise in caring for the most complex and atypical patient presentations and problems, applying creativity and skill to each unique case.
Dr. de Groot then returned to his hometown to join Peachtree Orthopedics, where he specializes in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar pathology ranging from disc herniations and spinal stenosis to complex spinal deformities. Dr. de Groot incorporates a variety of surgical techniques into his practice, including both open and minimally invasive outpatient approaches and navigation-based technology. His clinical interests include degenerative, traumatic, and oncologic spinal conditions.
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Board certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education and training
- Medical School - Georgetown University, Doctor of Medicine
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Fellowship in Spine Surgery
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1437509643
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Overall rating
4.90
Wait time
4.50
Bedside manner
5.00
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Amazing experience with Dr. DeGroot! He gave me a lot of information, made time to answer all of my questions and gave me a clear action plan to address my pain.
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What practice does Dr. Joseph de Groot work with?
Dr. Joseph de Groot works with Peachtree Orthopedics.
Where is Dr. Joseph de Groot's office located?
Dr. Joseph de Groot has 3 office locations, including in College Park and Atlanta, view full addresses on Dr. de Groot's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph de Groot have?
Dr. Joseph de Groot is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Joseph de Groot?
Dr. Joseph de Groot frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, Neck Pain, Spine Deformation / Scoliosis , and Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Joseph de Groot on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Joseph de Groot speak?
Dr. Joseph de Groot speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Joseph de Groot in reviews?
30 patients have reviewed Dr. Joseph de Groot. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.9/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.