James Michael Companion, OPA-C

“I truly believe that both the patient’s understanding of their problem and treatment, as well as my understanding of their concerns, is tantamount to a successful healing experience. I will always strive to make sure that both are accomplished as completely as possible.”

James Michael Companion, OPA-C

Our fellowship-trained team offers patients faster relief from pain through minimally-invasive spine surgeries that feature smaller incisions, shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery times as compared to traditional open back surgeries.

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Meet Mike Companion

Mike Companion has practiced as a Certified Orthopaedic Physician’s Assistant since 2005.

Over the span of his professional career, he has worked primarily in a surgical setting specializing in adult reconstructive surgery, revision surgery, and sports medicine.

Mike began working with Dr. Charles Gordon and The Spine Institute at Baldwin Bone & Joint in December of 2019.

Education

Orthopaedic Physician’s Assistant Certification
Columbus College
Columbus, GA (1981)
Orthopaedic Physician’s Assistant Certification
Auburn University
Auburn, AL (1979)

Certification

Orthopaedic Physician Assistant-Certified, National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Physician Assistants (OPA-C)
Orthopaedic Technologist, National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist

Licensure

State of Alabama