Dr. Edward Jernigan, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow. His clinical interests include hand, forearm, and elbow fractures and soft tissue trauma, including tendon and neurovascular injuries, inflammatory and osteoarthritis, compression neuropathies, wrist disorders, elbow instability, elbow arthroplasty, and management of post-amputation neuromas.
Dr. Edward Jernigan, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow. His clinical interests include hand, forearm, and elbow fractures and soft tissue trauma, including tendon and neurovascular injuries, inflammatory and osteoarthritis, compression neuropathies, wrist disorders, elbow instability, elbow arthroplasty, and management of post-amputation neuromas.
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He’s GREAT
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Courteous, informative, knowledgeable and made my experience not fearful or dreadful.
(5 days ago)
Aug-2026
Took his time to explain the injury and treatment options, including risks and benefits, which was very useful because I am from out of town and would following up with a practice near my home.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Jernigan is an excellent doctor and his therapists along with his instructions on getting his patients back to a somewhat normal routine depending on their injuries, goes a long way. Definitely, have and continue to recommend Dr. Jernigan to all.
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Great satisfaction with the operations explains things very well very pleasant and caring just a great surgeon I would recommend him to friends and family
(2 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Very approachable, friendly, explained everything well. I felt confident about his abilities. Would recommend to family and friends.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Got second injection today for trigger thumb.First one lasted 3 months. Dr. Jerngan is the best. Takes his time and doesn't try to rush. Makes me feel comfortable, not like, just another patient!! I will continue to see him until issue is resolved.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Jernigan is very engaging. Listens well and works hard to identify the root cause of the issue. Highly recommend.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Jernigan made me feel so comfortable and took the time explaining everything regarding surgery!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Jernigan ranks among the highest of my medical providers. Always explaining options, while never trying to force me into a medical decision. I highly recommend him.
Dr. Edward Jernigan, M.D., is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow. His clinical interests include hand, forearm, and elbow fractures and soft tissue trauma, including tendon and neurovascular injuries, inflammatory and osteoarthritis, compression neuropathies, wrist disorders, elbow instability, elbow arthroplasty, and management of post-amputation neuromas.
Dr. Jernigan began his academic career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa with highest distinction and received the Department of Chemistry Merck Index Award. He continued at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to receive his medical degree, and during this time he was elected a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Jernigan also completed his surgical internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After residency, Dr. Jernigan completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, ranked by US News and World Report as the #1 orthopaedic hospital.
Dr. Jernigan has authored over 20 peer-reviewed research abstracts, articles, and book chapters on hand, wrist, and elbow pathology in some of the top journals in orthopaedic surgery, including the Journal of Hand Surgery and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. He has presented numerous scientific studies at various national orthopaedic conferences. In medical school, he was selected into the Howard Holderness Distinguished Medical Scholars Program, a two-year program which included a dedicated basic science research year in an NIH-funded lab. He served as a coordinating council member of the Student Health Action Coalition, a student-led organization at UNC providing interdisciplinary service opportunities, including medical care at a local, free health clinic. During residency, Dr. Jernigan was awarded the Resident Research Presentation Award by the North Carolina Orthopaedic Association Hand Breakout Session. He has participated in multiple medical mission trips.
Medical School University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Internship University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (General Surgery)
Residency University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Fellowship Hospital for Special Surgery (Hand & Upper Extremity) in New York City, NY
He’s GREAT
Courteous, informative, knowledgeable and made my experience not fearful or dreadful.
Took his time to explain the injury and treatment options, including risks and benefits, which was very useful because I am from out of town and would following up with a practice near my home.
Dr. Jernigan is an excellent doctor and his therapists along with his instructions on getting his patients back to a somewhat normal routine depending on their injuries, goes a long way. Definitely, have and continue to recommend Dr. Jernigan to all.
Great satisfaction with the operations explains things very well very pleasant and caring just a great surgeon I would recommend him to friends and family
Very approachable, friendly, explained everything well. I felt confident about his abilities. Would recommend to family and friends.
Got second injection today for trigger thumb.First one lasted 3 months. Dr. Jerngan is the best. Takes his time and doesn't try to rush. Makes me feel comfortable, not like, just another patient!! I will continue to see him until issue is resolved.
Dr. Jernigan is very engaging. Listens well and works hard to identify the root cause of the issue. Highly recommend.
Dr. Jernigan made me feel so comfortable and took the time explaining everything regarding surgery!
Dr Jernigan ranks among the highest of my medical providers. Always explaining options, while never trying to force me into a medical decision. I highly recommend him.