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Orthopaedic Surgery
UF Health Orthopaedic Surgery in Jacksonville provides Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia residents with one complete resource for all their orthopaedic needs. University of Florida specialists are highly trained in treating orthopaedic emergencies requiring trauma care, performing adult reconstructive surgeries and implementing therapy programs specifically designed for a patient's needs.
Our practice is the only one on the First Coast that is part of an academic health center. The physicians of the University of Florida Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation – Jacksonville are renowned experts in their fields, offer patients leading-edge treatments and promising recoveries. Research has repeatedly shown that in more complex cases, patients within an academic health center have better outcomes, which results in a better quality of life. Our patient-centered approach to health care, coupled with advanced technology and ongoing national and international clinical research, enables UF Health Jacksonville to offer you the best orthopaedic care available today.
Services
UF faculty orthopaedic surgeons treat conditions and illnesses involving bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and fascia of both children and adults. In addition, we offer specialized clinical programs in:
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialists in hip and knee joint reconstruction and replacement.
Foot & Ankle Surgery
Specialists in conditions and repair of the foot and ankle.
Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
Specialists in surgical treatment and repair of the hand, wrist and elbow.
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery
Specialists in all aspects of trauma surgery, fracture care and general orthopaedics.
Rehabilitation Services
Comprehensive rehabilitative team specializing in physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology.
Sports Medicine
Specialists in all structures of the musculoskeletal system affected by participation in sporting activity.
Our locations
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UF Health Orthopaedic Surgery – Jacksonville
Phone number:
(904) 383-1010Address:
655 West 8th Street
Ambulatory Care Center, Second Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32209 -
UF Health Orthopaedic Surgery – JTB Kernan
Phone number:
(904) 383-1010Address:
5191 First Coast Tech Parkway
Second Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Our orthopaedic surgeons
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Paul J Dougherty, MDOrthopaedic Surgeon, Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
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Michael C Freidl, MDOrthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Physician
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Adam W Gitlin, MDOrthopaedic Surgeon, Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
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Nicholas James, MDOrthopaedic Surgeon, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon
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Marc B Kaye, MDOrthopaedic Surgeon, Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon
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