Edward Jernigan, M.D.

Practice: Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic

Specialty: Orthopedics: Hand, Wrist, and Elbow

Office locations: Raleigh, West Cary, Holly Springs

Most recent review: 6 days ago New

2.7K Ratings

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2.7K Ratings

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Friendly, explained thoroughly the issue I have and was able to provide a treatment that day that helped me a lot. I was able to make the appointment when I wanted online and visit was on time

(6 days ago) Oct-2026

He is patient, kind, listens well, and is willing to explore all available options for treatments to address pain and mobility concerns.

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Good information

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

He explained everything to me so that I could understand.

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Very happy with Dr Jernigan. He is professional, skilled and listens to my questions and concerns.

(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Very thorough, provided good info to prepare me for surgery, showed compassion & concern.

(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

No pain. Great team. Did all under local anesthesia. Came home ready to go. Thank you!

(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Dr. Jernigan explained every step of my procedure and made sure I was comfortable and in no pain. Highly recommend Dr. Jernigan!

(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Explained possibilitefor arthritis hand treatments Very positive

(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Great bedside manner & gave the time to explain his findings! Very pleased!

(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Raleigh Office

3001 Edwards Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27612

(919) 781-5600

Holly Springs Office

781 Avent Ferry Road
#110
Holly Springs, NC 27540

(919) 781-5600

West Cary-Panther Creek Office

6715 McCrimmon Parkway
Suite 205
Cary, NC 27519

(919) 781-5600

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

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