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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Dr Jenkins is an amazing Doctor !He and his staff are amazing.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
He was 25 minutes late and I was his first appointment. He did not explain the results of my MRI, I had to ask him. He never asked if I had any questions which I had several. He was in a rush and quickly dismissed me and said I had to make an appointment with his partner.
I felt very unimportant to him, I was
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Always informative and thorough
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Bring a book to read as he tends to run late but that is because he never rushes you. He answers all your questions and explains everything. Highly recommend.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very accessible, gives clear, concise explanations. I trust his judgment and expertise.
Very pleasant to interact with.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
The doctor has an excellent reputation. It was my first visit, he listened, looked at ex-rays and ultimately agreed that shots would be the best route to follow.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
If you do the work what he wants you to do you will have a very successful outcome I had a complete knee replacement and it's been one year and I swim and I can walk a mile and I feel wonderful Dr Jenkins is an awesome doctor
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
He did everything he said and my outcome was great. In Other orthopedic you see more NP’s than doctors.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
I trust him 100% . I appreciate his honesty when talking with him as well as to his attention to detail.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
He did a great job on my knees!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
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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.
Dr Jenkins is an amazing Doctor !He and his staff are amazing.
He was 25 minutes late and I was his first appointment. He did not explain the results of my MRI, I had to ask him. He never asked if I had any questions which I had several. He was in a rush and quickly dismissed me and said I had to make an appointment with his partner. I felt very unimportant to him, I was
Always informative and thorough
Bring a book to read as he tends to run late but that is because he never rushes you. He answers all your questions and explains everything. Highly recommend.
Very accessible, gives clear, concise explanations. I trust his judgment and expertise. Very pleasant to interact with.
The doctor has an excellent reputation. It was my first visit, he listened, looked at ex-rays and ultimately agreed that shots would be the best route to follow.
If you do the work what he wants you to do you will have a very successful outcome I had a complete knee replacement and it's been one year and I swim and I can walk a mile and I feel wonderful Dr Jenkins is an awesome doctor
He did everything he said and my outcome was great. In Other orthopedic you see more NP’s than doctors.
I trust him 100% . I appreciate his honesty when talking with him as well as to his attention to detail.
He did a great job on my knees!