John C Schnars, MD
Orthopedic Surgery, Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery
4.9 out of 5 –
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Piedmont Physicians Orthopedic Surgery Jasper
620 J L White Dr STE 100 Jasper, GA 30143
Phone
706-692-6980Fax
678-716-3182
Dr. Schnars graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science in Pharmacy from the University of Georgia in 1993. He then attended the Medical College of Georgia, where he earned his medical degree, finishing at the top of his class, and completed his surgical internship and orthopaedic residency. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. After completing his residency in 2002, he moved to Jasper to meet the growing orthopaedic needs of the North Georgia community. He treats a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and specializes in hip and knee replacement, as well as fracture care. Dr. Schnars believes in pursuing leading-edge technologies and offering an advanced approach to orthopaedic care to maximize results and minimize healing time. His mission is to provide the highest quality of orthopaedic care in a warm and personalized setting. Dr. Schnars is accepting new patients and welcomes most insurance plans.
Provider Information
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Children (ages 4 - 11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
Medical College of Georgia
Residency, Orthopedics, 2002
Medical College of Georgia
Internship, Orthopedics, 1998
Medical College of Georgia
Medical Education, 1997
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Verified Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
4,897 ratings,
1,310 reviews
11/17/2025
Very friendly and personable.
10/22/2025
Great doctor
10/6/2025
He is a very professional & caring doctor. I,Äôm happy that I was referred to him.
10/4/2025
He took his time. He explained everything very clearly so that I understood what was wrong with me and what needed to be done.
10/3/2025
I always feel comfortable when discussing anything with Dr. Schnars. He always speaks professionally and knowledgeably.
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Medicare
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Wellcare
Conditions Treated
abnormalities of the arms
abnormalities of the hands
abnormalities of the hips
abnormalities of the legs
achilles tendon disorders
achilles tendon injury
acromioclavicular fracture
adhesive capsulitis
adhesive capsulitis of the elbow
adhesive capsulitis of the hip
age greater than 50
age less than 50
amputation below the knee surgery
amputation of the finger surgery
ankle dislocation
ankle fracture
ankle fracture surgery
ankle injury
ankle pain
ankle sprain
ankle strain
ankle tendon tear
anterior hip replacement
arm fracture
arm fracture surgery
arm injury
arthritis
arthritis of knee
arthroscopy
arthroscopy of hip
arthroscopy of knee
avascular necrosis of hip
avascular necrosis of the knee
bilateral osteoarthritis of the hip
bone reset
bone surgery
bucket handle meniscus tear
buckle fracture
bursitis
bursitis of the elbow
bursitis of the hip
bursitis of the knee
carpal tunnel syndrome surgery
cartilage injury
chondromalacia
clavicle fracture
clavicle fracture surgery
closed reduction and manipulation
colles fracture
colles fracture surgery
comminuted fracture
compartment syndrome
compound fracture
cortisone injection
cubital tunnel surgery
damaged knee cartilage removal
degenerative joint disease
degenerative joint disease of the hip
degenerative joint disease of the knee
direct anterior total hip replacement
dislocated patella
distal radial fracture
elbow dislocation
elbow fracture
elbow injection
elbow injury
elbow pain
elbow sprain
elbow surgery
epicondylitis
femur fracture
femur fracture surgery
fibula fracture
finger dislocation
finger fracture
finger fracture surgery
finger injection
finger injury
foot fracture
foot fracture surgery
forearm fracture
forearm fracture surgery
forearm injury
foreign body (finger)
foreign body (hand)
fracture
hand fracture surgery
hand steroid injection
hip arthritis
hip click
hip dislocation
hip fracture
hip fracture surgery
hip impingement
hip injury
hip joint debridement
hip joint injection
hip osteoarthritis
hip pain
hip pain over age 60
hip pain under age 60
hip steroid injection
hip surgery
humerus fracture
humerus fracture surgery
hyaluronic acid injection
iliotibial band friction syndrome
internal fixation
joint aspiration
joint dislocation
joint infection
joint injection
joint replacement
joint replacement and reconstructive surgery
joint revision
joint sprain
knee arthroplasty
knee clunk syndrome
knee dislocation
knee effusion
knee fracture
knee injection
knee injury
knee osteoarthritis
knee pain
knee pain for patients aged 60 and older
knee pain for patients aged younger than 60
knee sprain
knee steroid injection
knee strain
knee surgery
knee tendonitis
lateral epicondylitis
leg fracture
leg fracture surgery
leg injury
leg pain
ligament injury
ligament tear
limb salvage
locking knee
medial collateral ligament (mcl) tear
medial collateral ligament injury of the knee
medial epicondylitis
meniscal surgery
meniscal tear
meniscectomy
meniscus injury
meniscus tear
meniscus tear repair
meniscus tear repair (arthroscopic)
minimally invasive achilles tendon surgery
minimally invasive knee replacement
musculoskeletal disorders
musculoskeletal pain
non displaced fracture
non surgical ankle fracture treatment
non surgical foot fracture treatment
non surgical fracture care
non surgical management of osteoarthritis
non-displaced fracture of radius
non-displaced fracture of ulna
nonunion fracture
open reduction and internal fixation orif ankle
open reduction and internal fixation orif arm
open reduction and internal fixation orif finger
open reduction and internal fixation orif hand
open reduction and internal fixation orif hip
open reduction and internal fixation orif wrist
open reduction internal fixation orif clavicle
open reduction internal fixation orif proximal humerus
orthopedic infections
osgood schlatter disease
osteoarthritis
osteochondral lesions
osteonecrosis
osteonecrosis of the hip
osteonecrosis of the knee
osteoplasty
overuse injury
overuse injury of the ankle
painful hardware removal
patella dislocation
patella injury
patella tendon tear
patellar instability
patellar tendon rupture
patellofemoral arthritis
patellofemoral injury
patellofemoral syndrome
pelvic fracture
percutaneous pinning
persistent pain after orthopedic surgery
plica syndrome
preoperative digital planning
prosthetic joint infection
prosthetic joint infection of the hip
prosthetic joint infection of the knee
proximal ulnar fracture
quadriceps injury
radial fracture
repetitive stress injury
rotator cuff disorders
rotator cuff injury
separated shoulder
shoulder dislocation
shoulder injection
shoulder injury
shoulder pain
shoulder steroid injection
shoulder strain
snapping hip syndrome
splinting
sports related hip injury
sports related injury
sports related knee injury
sports related patella injury
sports related wrist injury
stress fracture of the radius
stress fractures
surgery for arthritis
surgery for de quervain tenosynovitis
synovitis
tendinitis of the wrist
tendinosis
tendon injury
tendon repair surgery
tenosynovitis
thumb dislocation
thumb fracture
thumb hypoplasia
tibia fracture
tibial tendonitis
total hip replacement
total hip revision
total knee replacement
total knee revision
traumatic amputation
traumatic amputation of the hand
tricep repair
twisted ankle
ulnar collateral ligament repair
ulnar fracture
ulnar nerve injury
viscosupplementation
work related musculoskeletal disorders
wrist dislocation
wrist fracture
wrist fracture surgery
wrist injury
wrist sprain
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Piedmont Physicians Orthopedic Surgery Jasper
620 J L White Dr STE 100Jasper, GA 30143