Dr. Derek Jenkins is a Board-Certified & Fellowship-trained Total Joint Surgeon. He received his Medical Degree from Dartmouth Medical School, in Hanover, NH.
Dr. Derek Jenkins is a Board-Certified & Fellowship-trained Total Joint Surgeon. He received his Medical Degree from Dartmouth Medical School, in Hanover, NH.
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Waited more than an hour, no one communicated about the delay. I left the exam room frustrated.
(6 days ago)
Jan-2026
Very informative and candid about potential outcomes.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Visit with the doctor was good.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Jenkins is a great communicator and inspired confidence.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Receptive to questions, providing clear, thoughtful answers. Excellent surgical outcome. I’ve recommended Dr. Jenkins to eight friends/acquaintances so far.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Easy appointment, nice staff.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Derek is a highly skilled Professional Surgeon. Always well prepared and quite accurate with his assessment and recommendations.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Very easy to talk with and friendly. Answered all questions with easy to understand language.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Doctor Jenkins is wonderful. He is friendly, caring, thorough, meticulous and he answers all my questions. He just did my hip and I am planning on him doing my knees.
Candace
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Dr Jenkins , Thank you for being an amazing surgeon ! A surgeon that truly cares about his patients .My total knee replacement could not have gone any smoother ! You successfully took my pain and limp away ! You explained everything about the surgery to me and you listen , really listened and did your best to calm my fears you also have an amazing staff . I will be forever grateful and will strongly recommend you to anyone . Thank you !
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
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1598 South County Trail East Greenwich, RI 02818
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1 Kettle Point Ave #1 East Providence, RI 02914
Dr. Derek Jenkins specializes in adult reconstruction of the hip and knee, with a focused interest in primary surgery including direct anterior total hip replacement, gap balanced total knee replacement, and partial knee replacement; outpatient total joint replacement without the need for an overnight hospital stay; hip and knee preservation, young adult hip and knee, hip and knee arthroscopy, hip and knee osteotomies, treatment of avascular necrosis, fracture treatment of the hip and knee, and revision hip and knee surgeries including the treatment of infected, failed, or painful joint replacements.
Waited more than an hour, no one communicated about the delay. I left the exam room frustrated.
Very informative and candid about potential outcomes.
Visit with the doctor was good.
Dr. Jenkins is a great communicator and inspired confidence.
Receptive to questions, providing clear, thoughtful answers. Excellent surgical outcome. I’ve recommended Dr. Jenkins to eight friends/acquaintances so far.
Easy appointment, nice staff.
Derek is a highly skilled Professional Surgeon. Always well prepared and quite accurate with his assessment and recommendations.
Very easy to talk with and friendly. Answered all questions with easy to understand language.
Doctor Jenkins is wonderful. He is friendly, caring, thorough, meticulous and he answers all my questions. He just did my hip and I am planning on him doing my knees. Candace
Dr Jenkins , Thank you for being an amazing surgeon ! A surgeon that truly cares about his patients .My total knee replacement could not have gone any smoother ! You successfully took my pain and limp away ! You explained everything about the surgery to me and you listen , really listened and did your best to calm my fears you also have an amazing staff . I will be forever grateful and will strongly recommend you to anyone . Thank you !