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
Great, caring doctor!
The best!!
Very informative and explained my problems and what solutions to go forward with
Such a nice Doctor!!! Never rushes us out and always comes up with a good plan. Will not see anyone else.
He was very kind, and understanding. Suggested getting a CAT Scan to determine if surgery necessary but understood when I wanted to post pone.
Dr. Jernigan was excellent in advice and treatment for my partial thickness biceps tendon tear. He analyzed the MRI images with me, tested me on physical examination, and worked with me on multiple follow ups to determine whether to pursue a surgical or nonsurgical course. Ultimately I am improving well without surgery, and I have had a great experience with Dr. Jernigan. I appreciate his focus, eye contact, and answering all of my questions each appointment.
Dr. Jernigan has the best bedside manners. He will listen to you and make sure you understand everything. A great doctor.
Extremely thorough and caring doctor.I am very happy with the patient care received by Dr. Jernigan and staff. He would be my primary doctor for any orthopedic issues concerning my hand. Thank you so much.
Dr Jernigan is an excellent doctor and surgeon! He always wants to do what is best for his patients. I highly recommend him for your wrist and hand problems. He has performed two wrist surgeries for me and I am well pleased.
Was quite professional and personable.