Hip Replacement, Joint Replacement, Knee Surgery, Orthopedics
Tyler, Athens
Most recent review: 5 days ago
New
4.9
517 Ratings
255 Comments
Dr. Andrew Hester, M.D., is a Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon at Azalea Orthopedics. He earned his M.D. (UT Southwestern, 2016) after receiving his B.S. in Biochemistry (Abilene Christian, Summa Cum Laude). He completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency (John Peter Smith Hospital) and a Fellowship in Adult Hip & Knee Reconstruction (CORE Institute).
He specializes in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, offering complex and revision surgery, Direct Anterior Approach for hips, and Robotic-Assisted replacements.
Dr. Andrew Hester, M.D., is a Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon at Azalea Orthopedics. He earned his M.D. (UT Southwestern, 2016) after receiving his B.S. in Biochemistry (Abilene Christian, Summa Cum Laude). He completed his Orthopedic Surgery Residency (John Peter Smith Hospital) and a Fellowship in Adult Hip & Knee Reconstruction (CORE Institute).
He specializes in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, offering complex and revision surgery, Direct Anterior Approach for hips, and Robotic-Assisted replacements.
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He's honest. Will tell you if you don't need surgery.
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
Very pleasant and informative.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Friendly, informational, knowledgeable, gentle
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Very professional! Staff was friendly and helpful!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Hester was very kind and professional. He answered all my questions .
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Professional/ direct/ answered all my questions
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Awesome
(3 months ago)
Jul-2026
Very happy with my Jiffy Knee Replacement, I have already scheduled my other knee replacement.
(3 months ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Hester is the absolute Best Orthopedic Doctor for the Jiffy Knee Replacement! He explained the procedure thoroughly and I followed his instructions and had virtually no pain! I’m amazed at how fast my healing process has gone! Dr. Hester, his staff and the hospital get 5 stars!
(3 months ago)
Jul-2026
Felt like he listened to my concerns and had options for treatment
Dr. Andrew Hester, M.D., is a Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in hip and knee arthroplasty. He treats all conditions related to hip and knee arthroplasty, from arthritis to painful or dysfunctional hip and knee replacements. He has extensive training in robotic-assisted surgery and direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty.
Dr. Hester was born and raised in Rockwall, TX. He went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from Abilene Christian University with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. This was followed by medical school at UT Southwestern in Dallas, where he was inducted into the AOA National Honor Medical Society for his academic achievements as well as the Gold Humanism Honor Society for his clinical care, leadership, and dedication to service. After medical school, Dr. Hester completed his orthopedic surgery residency training at JPS Hospital in Fort Worth and his adult reconstruction fellowship at The CORE Institute in Phoenix, AZ. During his fellowship, he received extensive training in robotic and computer-assisted total hip and knee arthroplasty, direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty, as well as complex and revision total hip and knee arthroplasty.
Dr. Hester is passionate about what he does and feels honored to serve the East Texas community by restoring function and quality of life to those suffering from hip and knee pain. Outside of work, he likes to exercise and grill. Most importantly, Dr. Hester and his wife, Andrea, have 4 young children who keep them very busy. They enjoy outdoor activities, sports, and traveling.
He's honest. Will tell you if you don't need surgery.
Very pleasant and informative.
Friendly, informational, knowledgeable, gentle
Very professional! Staff was friendly and helpful!
Dr Hester was very kind and professional. He answered all my questions .
Professional/ direct/ answered all my questions
Awesome
Very happy with my Jiffy Knee Replacement, I have already scheduled my other knee replacement.
Dr. Hester is the absolute Best Orthopedic Doctor for the Jiffy Knee Replacement! He explained the procedure thoroughly and I followed his instructions and had virtually no pain! I’m amazed at how fast my healing process has gone! Dr. Hester, his staff and the hospital get 5 stars!
Felt like he listened to my concerns and had options for treatment