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Duke Orthopaedic Surgery

The faculty and staff of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke welcome you. We hope you will find answers here to the many questions you may have about who we are and what we do.

Our Vision
Be the global standard of excellence today and develop the leaders of tomorrow in orthopaedics and rehabilitation research, education, and patient care.

Our Mission
REACHING OUT–to put the patient and their family at the center of all we do to provide the highest quality care
STEPPING UP–to serve and to lead our local and global communities with integrity and compassion
MOVING FORWARD–to promote and to develop excellence in education
CLIMBING HIGHER–to inspire through innovations in basic science, clinical, and translational research

Duke's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery cares for all injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. In addition, the Department provides subspecialty clinics in the specific areas of major joint reconstruction, sports medicine, pediatric orthopaedics, foot, hand, spine, trauma, oncology, reconstructive microsurgery, and rehabilitation.

Our multidisciplinary approach, which links the expertise of specialists in orthopaedic surgery, reconstructive plastic surgery, radiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and orthopaedic nursing insures that each patient receives the most appropriate and responsive treatment.

Duke Orthopaedics is consistently ranked among the top programs in the country by U.S.News & World Report, based on measures that include patient volume and outcomes, patient safety, nurse-to-patient ratio, and our reputation among other orthopaedic specialists.

Our orthopaedic doctors, surgeons, sports medicine specialists, non-operative spine specialists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and physical therapists work together to ensure that you receive the best possible care.

Our Orthopaedic Surgeons have been named “America’s Top Doctors” and Duke has been named as one of “America’s Best Hospitals.” Duke Orthopaedics is fifth in the nation in NIH funding, in the Blue Ridge Research Institute for Medical Funding ranking and our Doctor of Physical Therapy program is ranked #7 in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings.

We are one of the largest academic orthopaedic departments in the United States.

  • 83 Orthopaedic Faculty
  • 20 Doctoral Program of Physical Therapy Faculty
  • 3 Occupational Therapy Doctorate Faculty
  • 40 Orthopaedic Residents (Trainees)
  • 17 Orthopaedic Clinical Fellows
  • 12 Research Faculty
  • 43 Physician Assistants & Nurse Practitioners
  • 29 Research Trainees
  • 169 employees (not including faculty)

In 2019 we treated 190,224 patients in our clinics and performed 17,514 procedures.

Our clinical faculty are organized across eight surgical subspecialties, including:

  • Foot & Ankle
  • Hand
  • Joint Reconstruction
  • Oncology
  • Pediatric
  • Spine
  • Sports Medicine
  • Trauma
Jul 21, 2023  
Duke Health Seeks Chiropractors to Join Duke's Orthopaedics Spine Division
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery seeks Chiropractors to join Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation colleagues in the Adult Spine Division. This is an outstanding opportunity for chiropractors interested in a clinical and academic position joining a progressive faculty of clinicians, educators, and researchers as a part of the Duke Health Integrated Practice. Qualified applicants must be eligible for licensure as a chiropractor in the state of North Carolina. Candidates will have a track record of superior clinical care and evidence of interest in research and education in reducing spine-related pain and disability consistent with the mission of the Duke Spine Center. Evidence of past collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, including, for example, physiatry, spine surgeons, and physical therapy, will be critical for the candidate. In this mostly clinical faculty position, it is expected that the candidate will be interested and able to partner with research faculty. This faculty...
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Durham, NC, USA
Apr 29, 2023  
Duke Health Orthopaedic Surgery Opportunity - North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic
North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic, a community-based Duke Orthopaedics faculty practice, seeks an ABOS certified (or eligible) Orthopaedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction to join its group of seven surgeons, one podiatrist. The position is a community-based academic opportunity with a ready-made referral base of primary care physicians.  The position has the advantages of Duke Health System academic resources and benefits in a production based financial model.  Options are available to participate in teaching for the fellowship and residency programs and research opportunities at the main Duke campus. The ideal candidate will have a record of academic pursuit, experience in treating simple and complex hip and knee problems, experience performing the Anterior Based Muscle Sparing approach for total hip replacement, and an interest in teaching residents and fellows. Engagement with the clinical and/or basic science research efforts within the Duke Division...
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Durham, NC, USA
Mar 07, 2023  
Duke Health Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Opportunity
North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic, a community-based Duke Orthopaedics faculty practice, seeks an ABOS certified (or eligible) Orthopaedic Surgeon with fellowship training in Sports Medicine to join its group of eight surgeons, one podiatrist. The position is a community-based academic opportunity with a ready-made referral base of primary care physicians.  The position has the advantages of Duke Health System academic resources and benefits in a production based financial model.  Options are available to participate in teaching for the fellowship and residency programs and research opportunities at the main Duke campus. The ideal candidate will have a record of academic pursuit, experience in managing complex sports medicine problems, and an interest in teaching residents and fellows.  Engagement with the clinical and/or basic science research efforts within the Duke Division of Sports Medicine is expected.  The position also includes the opportunity to serve as a team physician...
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Durham, NC, USA
Oct 22, 2022  
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstruction
The Duke University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery seeks a BC/BE, Orthopaedic surgeon to join the Division of Adult Reconstruction. Ideal candidates will be fellowship trained in Adult Reconstruction (primary/revision hip and knee arthroplasty), and also have a strong interest in research and teaching. The clinical practice will be focused in Wake County, with in-patient surgical cases primarily performed at Duke Raleigh Hospital. The hired surgeon will also have access to a new surgical platform on that campus where arthroplasty cases will be performed in the outpatient setting. Call coverage would be in conjunction with Duke Orthopaedic physicians in Raleigh, currently a practice of fifteen orthopaedic surgeons and physiatrists that bring excellence to the greater Raleigh area with a wide array of orthopaedic services and the highest quality of care for patients of all ages. Practice members will also have an opportunity to practice at Duke University Hospital and our new...
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Raleigh, NC, USA
Aug 13, 2022  
Duke's North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic Seeks Foot and Ankle Surgeon
North Carolina Orthopaedic Clinic (NCOC), a community-based faculty practice of Duke Orthopaedics, seeks an academic fellowship-trained, board certified or eligible Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle surgeon. This hybrid academic practice offers teaching and research opportunities for interested candidates.  Hired surgeon will have a ready-made referral base of primary care physicians and a well-established pool of Foot & Ankle patients. Enjoy the advantages of Duke’s resources and reputation within the structure of a private practice financial model.  The practice, comprised of 8 surgeons, 1 physiatrist, 1 podiatrist, and 3 physician assistants, is housed on the Durham/Chapel Hill border just a few miles off campus. There is physical therapy and hand/occupational therapy clinic adjacent to the practice. NCOC’s surgeons operate at Duke Regional Hospital (DRH), a 388 bed level 1 trauma center, and two local ambulatory surgical centers.  Practice call consists of two weekdays per...
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Durham, NC, USA
Jul 23, 2022  
Duke’s Kernodle Clinic Seeks Orthopedic Surgeon
Kernodle Clinic, an affiliate of Duke’s Faculty Practice, the Private Diagnostic Clinic, is seeking a general Orthopedic Surgeon with skills and interests in arthroplasty, trauma, and hand surgery.  The Kernodle Clinic affiliated with Duke’s faculty practice almost 10 years ago and is Duke’s flagship practice in their western market. Kernodle is also their largest community-based multi-specialty practice with more than 95 medical providers in 18 areas of specialty. The practice is adjacent to Alamance Regional Medical Center (ARMC), a well-equipped, modern facility with 238 beds. The Kernodle Orthopedic Surgeons perform their surgical procedures at two ARMC locations, the main hospital located in Burlington and an outpatient surgery center located in Mebane. The Orthopedics Department consists of four orthopedic surgeons, one non-operative sports medicine physician, and five Advanced Practice Providers (PA/NP). Collectively, the department provides 18,000 office encounters and...
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Burlington, NC, USA
Jan 20, 2022  
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery and Duke Pediatrics Seeks Transitional Neuromuscular and Limb Loss Rehabilitation Physician
Candidates must be board eligible or certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation as well as passionate for the care of adolescents and adults with neuromuscular conditions resulting in disability and functional impairments. Candidates are not required to have a non-accredited fellowship training, but training and experience in transitional rehabilitation care is a plus. At Duke Health, we take an interdisciplinary approach to high level care of congenital and childhood-onset physical impairments, including but not limited to children and young adults with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other congenital and acquired pediatric condition. Candidates must be committed to family-centered care to promote the active participation of the child, youth, and family through the processes of evaluation, diagnosis, and management of the child or youth’s disability. Professional and Interpersonal Characteristics Candidates for this position should...
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Durham, NC, USA
Oct 20, 2021  
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery/Rehabilitation & Duke Pediatrics Seeks Pediatric Rehabilitation Physiatrist
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery and Duke Pediatrics are seeking one Pediatric Rehabilitation Physiatrist to join an established Pediatrics Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) Service in Durham, NC. Candidates must be board eligible or certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine fellowship training and board eligible or certified is recommended, but not required. Candidates without fellowship training must be passionate for the care of adolescents and transition to adulthood and will have the opportunity to grow in their career with current Faculty. At Duke Health, we take an interdisciplinary approach to high level care of congenital and childhood-onset physical impairments, including but not limited to children and young adults with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other congenital and acquired pediatric condition. Candidates must be committed to family-centered care to promote the active participation of the child,...
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Durham, NC, USA
Aug 26, 2021  
Duke Orthopedics Seeks Spine Surgeon
Duke Orthopedic Surgery seeks an experienced, academically oriented, BE/BC orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in Adult Spine to join its full time faculty. Applicants should be committed to excellent patient care, as well as teaching, scholarship, and research. Teaching responsibilities include interactions with medical students, residents, fellows and trainees in multiple departments. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. Excellent research infrastructure in all disciplines is available. Selected candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team of specialists in Duke's Spine Division, a collaboration between the departments of Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Surgery, led by Christopher Shaffrey, MD, FACS.  Duke’s Spine Division provides world-class interdisciplinary spine care with operative and non-operative experts in a coordinated care model. The greater Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill offers wide-ranging options in housing and choices...
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Durham, NC, USA