Northwest Georgia
Car accident doctor in Dalton, GA
Dr. Miguel Jimenez is an orthopedic spine surgeon, and he sees patients in Dalton on South Pentz Street. Fellowship-trained spine care in Northwest Georgia, without the drive to Atlanta.
He treats injuries from collisions — and neck and back pain, herniated discs, sciatica and nerve symptoms that have nothing to do with one.
104 S. Pentz Street, Dalton, GA 30720
404-820-2020 · Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
All visits are by appointment — please get in touch first.
If you were in an accident around Dalton
Accident injuries are treated here in full — whiplash, disc injuries and nerve pain — and nothing is routed to Atlanta. Dalton sits on the I-75 corridor, and a collision on it produces the same injuries the practice treats in Gwinnett.
The pattern is almost always the same. People feel shaken but functional at the scene, and it is day two or three when the neck stiffens up, the low back locks, or pain starts running down an arm. That delay is normal, and it is the reason a lot of people wait longer than they should to have someone look properly.
If that’s your situation, you can speak with Dr. Jimenez by phone within 24 hours before committing to a visit — no referral, and no attorney required. He’ll tell you whether this warrants an in-person examination and what imaging, if any, would actually be useful.
Neck and back pain that isn’t getting better
Most people who come to this office have been dealing with something for a while — a low back that’s been bad for months, sciatica down one leg, a neck that’s stiff every morning, or numbness in a hand that they’ve been ignoring.
The useful thing about seeing a spine surgeon for this is not that you’ll end up in surgery. Most people don’t. It’s that a surgeon looks at the same MRI differently — and can tell you not just what the report says, but whether it explains your symptoms and what’s actually worth doing about it.
Common reasons people come in:
- Low back pain that hasn’t resolved
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Sciatica, or pain running down a leg
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness in a hand or foot
- A herniated disc found on imaging elsewhere
- A surgical recommendation you’d like a second opinion on
Who you’ll see
Dr. Miguel Jimenez, MD — Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency — Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota (1996–2000)
- Spine Fellowship — Hospital for Special Surgery, New York (2001–2002)
- 23+ years in practice in Georgia
- Sees patients in English and Spanish
That’s a level of subspecialty training more commonly found in Atlanta than in Northwest Georgia, and it’s the reason a fair number of patients here had been assuming they’d need to travel for it.
Because every visit is by appointment, there is no fixed day you need to catch. Tell us which office is most convenient and we’ll find a time that works.
What happens at this office
- Evaluation of car accident and other injuries
- Neck and back pain assessment and treatment
- Diagnostic and therapeutic injections, including epidural steroid and facet injections
- Imaging review and interpretation
- Surgical consultation and pre-operative planning
- Second opinions on spine imaging and surgical recommendations
- Follow-up care throughout recovery
The same care is available at all three offices. An accident injury seen in Dalton is evaluated and treated in Dalton — nothing about being in Northwest Georgia means being referred down to Atlanta.
A free consultation with Dr. Jimenez, within 24 hours — five to ten minutes on the phone, and longer if it needs to be.
Second opinions on spine surgery
If someone has told you that you need an operation and you’d like an independent read before agreeing to it, that’s a reasonable thing to want and a common reason people come here.
Dr. Jimenez will look at your imaging and your history and tell you what he thinks — including, frequently, that the problem can be managed without surgery. He performs spine surgery, which is exactly what makes him worth asking about whether you need it.
Getting here
104 S. Pentz Street, Dalton, GA 30720
There is free street parking.
Office hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday All visits are by appointment — please get in touch first.
Patients we see here
Dalton and the surrounding Northwest Georgia communities — Rocky Face, Tunnel Hill, Varnell, Chatsworth, Resaca and Ringgold. If you have been searching for a spine or back pain doctor near you in Whitfield County or along the I-75 corridor, this office saves the drive into Atlanta.
Our other offices are in Norcross and Lawrenceville, in metro Atlanta, if either is more convenient for you.
What patients say
5 out of 5
Dr. Jimenez and his staff were invaluable during a very difficult time. After a car accident injury, Dr. Jimenez provided me the best of care and walked me through all my options related to my injuries and healing process. He also provided crucial assistance regarding the processing of my legal case and kept me informed of updates while providing all necessary information to my attorney. In addition to his outstanding services and patient support, the office is designed to make the patients feel comfortable before or after treatment. Coffee and tea are available and Alondra is incredibly friendly at the desk. I highly recommend this practice and team and can confirm they will provide the support needed in every way.
C.C. · 7 months ago
5 out of 5
Dr. Jimenez is a so much experienced doctor. He is always kind to his patients and sincerely takes care of them. I had a shoulder & neck problem after a huge car accident, and they are healed after his treatment. I am glad to have him as my doctor, and strongly recommend visiting him if you got injured.
HJ Im · 4 years ago
5 out of 5
AMAZING experience here!! My back was hurting after a severe car crash and they resolved all my pain! Thank you guys for everything!!!
C.M. · a year ago
4.9 on Google · 56 reviews · Read all reviews on Google
Get in touch
Response within 24 hours. Se habla español.