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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
Mar 07, 2025
Duke Orthopaedics seeks Hip Preservation Orthopedic Surgeon
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Durham, NC, USA
Duke Department of Orthopaedic Surgery seeks BC/BE, orthopaedic surgeons to join the Duke University practice. Ideal candidates will have a focused interest in care of patients with hip pathology and be fellowship trained in hip preservation or equivalent including skills in hip arthroscopy, endoscopic repairs, hip surgical dislocation, and periacetabular osteotomies. Because of the nature of this practice the candidate should be comfortable with primary hip arthroplasty.   We have an active arthroplasty program, and the candidate would be expected to participate in clinical care protocols and pathways for both hip preservation and hip arthroplasty patients.  The candidate should be willing to manage complications from hip preservation and/or hip arthroplasty.   Candidates should also be comfortable taking trauma related call with residents. Practice will be primarily based at Duke University Hospital and/or Duke Regional Hospital. Operating platforms include the Duke University...
Aug 27, 2024
Duke Health Hand and Upper Extremity Orthopaedic Surgeon
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Raleigh, NC, USA
Duke Orthopaedics seeks a fellowship-trained Hand and Upper Extremity orthopaedic surgeon to join our community-based, hybrid-academic practice in Raleigh, NC.  Duke Health Raleigh is located in the fastest growing area of North Carolina, offering the opportunity to rapidly build a robust hand practice and be part of a leading orthopaedic academic department. Duke Orthopaedics brings excellence to the greater Raleigh area by providing a wide array of orthopedic services and a high-quality continuum of care for patients of all ages. Opportunity: The position will be based at the Duke Raleigh Practices in Raleigh, part of the Duke University Health System since 1998 and minutes from downtown Raleigh. 90% Clinical and 10% Academic role, this physician can expect 2-3 OR days per week with an outstanding facility and teams. Support for research is available throughout the broad range of the academic disciplines at Duke University to meet the goals and interests of this new faculty...
Aug 24, 2024
Duke Health Orthopaedic Adult Reconstruction Surgeon
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Raleigh, NC, USA
Duke Orthopaedics is seeking a fellowship-trained, BC/BE academic Adult Reconstruction Surgeon to join our community-based, hybrid-academic practice in Raleigh, NC.  Duke Health Raleigh is located in the fastest growing area of North Carolina, offering the opportunity to rapidly build a robust hand practice and be part of a leading orthopaedic academic department. Opportunity: Since 1998, Duke Raleigh Hospital has been an important part of Duke Health. Its affiliation with a leading academic health system provides patients with access to the most advanced technology and medicine available. Duke Raleigh Hospital is recognized as the community leader for compassionate care with centers of clinical excellence in oncology, orthopaedics, neurosciences, and cardiovascular services. 90% Clinical and 10% Academic role, the hired surgeon will have an opportunity to practice at several outpatient clinic location options available in the Wake County area. The clinical practice will be...
Aug 14, 2024
Duke Orthopaedic Pediatric Surgeon
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Durham, NC, USA
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University is seeking an academically oriented, board certified or board eligible orthopaedic surgeon fellowship trained in Pediatric Orthopaedics. This new faculty member will join colleagues practicing at several locations with a variety of clinical profiles. Excellent candidates have a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, are active in academic societies, and have an interest in treating children with neuromuscular disorders. Opportunity: Support for research activities – independently or in collaboration with faculty colleagues – is available throughout the broad range of the academic disciplines at Duke University to meet the goals and interests of this new faculty member. Join a rich training environment at Duke, with participation by students, residents, and fellows. Candidate provides orthopaedic emergency coverage in the Duke University Health System, which includes Duke University Hospital, a Level 1 trauma center with...
Jun 18, 2024
Duke Health Orthopaedic Adult Reconstruction Surgeon
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Durham, NC, USA
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 in Durham County, with surgical cases primarily performed at Duke University Hospital, and potentially time at the Durham VA Medical Center. The surgeon hired will also have access to the Arringdon surgical platform where arthroplasty cases will be performed in the outpatient setting. Call coverage would be in conjunction with Duke Orthopaedic physicians in Durham, currently a practice of 32 surgeons that brings excellence to the greater Durham area with a wide array of orthopaedic services and provides the highest quality continuum of care for patients of all ages. The surgeon hired will also have access to privileges at Duke Regional and Duke...
Jun 13, 2024
Duke Health/Kernodle Clinic - Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Burlington, NC, USA
Kernodle Clinic, an affiliate of Duke Health Integrative Practice is seeking a BC/BE fellowship-trained Orthopaedic hand surgeon to join our thriving community-based practice with locations in Burlington, and Mebane, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will be patient centered, community focused, and able to provide general Orthopedics coverage with a particular interest in hand conditions. The Kernodle Clinic is Duke’s largest community-based multi-specialty practice with 95 providers in 15 medical and surgical specialties and has a strong relationship with the local hospital, Alamance Regional Medical Center (ARMC), which is part of the Cone Health System.  The Kernodle Orthopedics physicians 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 five orthopedic surgeons, one Family Practice Sports Medicine physician, and five physician assistants....