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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Only see him, he’s the best
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
I had an excellent experience with Dr. Jernigan. From the beginning, he took the time to listen carefully and fully understand my concerns. He was very informative, explained my diagnosis and treatment options clearly, and made sure I was involved in deciding the best path forward.
I especially appreciated his open communication style and willingness to spend the necessary time to understand the complete picture rather than rushing through the appointment. He also explained how therapy could be incorporated into my treatment plan and answered all my questions
(4 days ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Jernigan is caring, personable and professional. He is very good at what he does
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
I love Dr Jernigan! Hes very polite and always greets you with a smile! He listens to your concerns and then he gives you his opinions and alternatives.
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
Awesome visit, and the nurses also.
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Wonderful bedside manner! Dr Jernigan has great listening skills and besides all his knowledge
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent caring doctor that takes the time to listen
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
I recently had wrist surgery performed by Dr. Jernigan and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From my first consultation through my recovery, the doctor and his team were consistently accessible, responsive, and professional. It is clear that he truly cares about his patients. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking orthopedic care.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Great doctor good communicator explains well have had previous success with operations
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
He is amazing! I am so thrilled he is my Doctor!! Thank you so much!!
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
I will Only see him, he’s the best
I had an excellent experience with Dr. Jernigan. From the beginning, he took the time to listen carefully and fully understand my concerns. He was very informative, explained my diagnosis and treatment options clearly, and made sure I was involved in deciding the best path forward. I especially appreciated his open communication style and willingness to spend the necessary time to understand the complete picture rather than rushing through the appointment. He also explained how therapy could be incorporated into my treatment plan and answered all my questions
Dr Jernigan is caring, personable and professional. He is very good at what he does
I love Dr Jernigan! Hes very polite and always greets you with a smile! He listens to your concerns and then he gives you his opinions and alternatives.
Awesome visit, and the nurses also.
Wonderful bedside manner! Dr Jernigan has great listening skills and besides all his knowledge
Excellent caring doctor that takes the time to listen
I recently had wrist surgery performed by Dr. Jernigan and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From my first consultation through my recovery, the doctor and his team were consistently accessible, responsive, and professional. It is clear that he truly cares about his patients. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking orthopedic care.
Great doctor good communicator explains well have had previous success with operations
He is amazing! I am so thrilled he is my Doctor!! Thank you so much!!