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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Dr. Jernigan took his time with me, He explained things clearly. He was kind and attentive.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Jernigan has been great. After a very frustrating process involving Urgent Care, Primary doctors office, and a trip to the ER. I saw Dr Jernigan. He was very helpful and provided a clear plan of action. He takes his time and understands my frustration. He has been great to work with.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Excellent surgeon/doctor with the right balance of expertise, knowledge, bedside manner and kindness.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Totally pleased with Dr Jernigan’s treatment of my broken wrist. He explained my options, made his recommendations and was understanding of my situation. I would definitely recommend him.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Very thorough!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
He is awesome
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr.Jernigan is the best & most
knowledgeable hand doctor I have ever
had work on me.He really cares about his patients .I wouldn't go to anyone else.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Defined the issues in language I could understand. Provided a thorough review of treatment options and recommendations. Very pleasant.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Jernigan is great! He is very pleasant, recognized me and treated me respect. He also explained my treatment options.
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Very friendly, I didn’t feel rushed, and he answered all my question's. I was also able to get in quickly which was a huge plus. Would definitely recommend and will going back.
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
Dr. Jernigan took his time with me, He explained things clearly. He was kind and attentive.
Dr Jernigan has been great. After a very frustrating process involving Urgent Care, Primary doctors office, and a trip to the ER. I saw Dr Jernigan. He was very helpful and provided a clear plan of action. He takes his time and understands my frustration. He has been great to work with.
Excellent surgeon/doctor with the right balance of expertise, knowledge, bedside manner and kindness.
Totally pleased with Dr Jernigan’s treatment of my broken wrist. He explained my options, made his recommendations and was understanding of my situation. I would definitely recommend him.
Very thorough!
He is awesome
Dr.Jernigan is the best & most knowledgeable hand doctor I have ever had work on me.He really cares about his patients .I wouldn't go to anyone else.
Defined the issues in language I could understand. Provided a thorough review of treatment options and recommendations. Very pleasant.
Dr Jernigan is great! He is very pleasant, recognized me and treated me respect. He also explained my treatment options.
Very friendly, I didn’t feel rushed, and he answered all my question's. I was also able to get in quickly which was a huge plus. Would definitely recommend and will going back.