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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Taking time to explain in understanding terms. Through in examining before making a final decision. Excellent in performing surgery and follow up by staff.
(3 days ago)
Dec-2025
Very knowledgeable and took the time to explain the underlying issues with my elbow. Would highly recommend.
(5 days ago)
Dec-2025
Great "bedside manner", always courteous and very knowledgeable about his specialty.
(6 days ago)
Dec-2025
Knowledgeable, compassionate, and strong communication skills. Really connects with patients providing details that are easy to understand.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Excellent doctor
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
He answers any questions you have with good feedback. He’s always very nice and takes his time with you.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Great experience
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very informative and personable doctor.
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Thoughtful, friendly professional. And looked at all the options with me to resolve my issue. He’s a definite keeper!
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
Taking time to explain in understanding terms. Through in examining before making a final decision. Excellent in performing surgery and follow up by staff.
Very knowledgeable and took the time to explain the underlying issues with my elbow. Would highly recommend.
Great "bedside manner", always courteous and very knowledgeable about his specialty.
Knowledgeable, compassionate, and strong communication skills. Really connects with patients providing details that are easy to understand.
Excellent doctor
He answers any questions you have with good feedback. He’s always very nice and takes his time with you.
Great experience
Very informative and personable doctor.
Thoughtful, friendly professional. And looked at all the options with me to resolve my issue. He’s a definite keeper!
He is an among doctor! I highly recommend him!