Dr. Jernigan 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 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 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
Very personable
Dr. Jernigan is very friendly and makes you feel comfortable. He did a thorough evaluation and listened to my concerns. He discussed all my options for treatment. I highly recommend him.
Very pleasant, informative and professional!
The surgery center was amazing as well as Dr Jernigan and the rest of the staff. Very knowledgeable they keep you informed and are very efficient.
The reason I like Dr Jernigan is because he looks me in my face and he listens to what I have to say. Not into pushing me into surgery when I’m not ready for it unless I really need it. But he has alternative that we can use in the meantime to get to that place that I can do surgery. I’ve been very happy with him and his office staff
Gentle, caring and professional. Expert advice and therapeutics.
Excellent!!!
Dr. Jernigan did both of my carpal tunnel release surgeries this year (February and July 2024), and most recently a thumb laceration repair that did not close properly. He has always been amazing. His bedside manner is top notch, and he listened to my desires and concerns. He always thoroughly explains the pros/cons of procedures, and provides a step by step of what he will do during the procedure. Overall, awesome doctor!!
Dr. Jernigan is the absolute best! He is patient and kind, extremely knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about his patients and their outcomes. I had a minor post op issue and he himself responded immediately when I reached out. The staff at Raleigh Orthopaedic talk about how he’s also a great provider to work with which speaks volumes. I highly recommend him!
Dr. Jernigan is a wonderful physician. He explains my condition thoroughly and is gentle when giving injections. He is the best!!