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
Jan 11, 2025  
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, has a population of more than two million...
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Durham, NC, USA
Aug 27, 2024  
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...
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Raleigh, NC, USA
Aug 24, 2024  
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...
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Raleigh, NC, USA
Aug 14, 2024  
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...
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Durham, NC, USA
Jun 18, 2024  
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...
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Durham, NC, USA
Jun 13, 2024  
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....
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Burlington, NC, USA
Jan 24, 2024  
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery and Duke Pediatrics are seeking an additional Pediatric Rehabilitation Physiatrist to join an established Pediatrics Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) Service in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Candidates must be board eligible or certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Fellowship training and BE/BC in Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine is recommended, yet not required. A national leader in research, patient care, and education, Duke Orthopaedic Surgery/Rehabilitation and Duke Pediatrics are experiencing tremendous growth and is seeking excellent candidates with great clinical acumen, maturity, and a commitment to provide Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine patients with high quality compassionate care. 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...
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Raleigh, NC, USA