Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery, Total Hip & Knee Replacement, Partial Joint Replacement
Jacksonville, Fleming Island, Ponte Vedra Beach
Most recent review: 4 days ago
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Dr. Gavan Duffy is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in total hip and knee replacements. He performs 850 total joint replacements each year and has completed over 16,000 total hip and knee replacements throughout his career.
Dr. Gavan Duffy is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in total hip and knee replacements. He performs 850 total joint replacements each year and has completed over 16,000 total hip and knee replacements throughout his career.
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I made the right decision to be seen by Dr. Duffy. He was reassuring, took his time and explained clearly my issue and how to approach in a nice way. Thank you.
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Awesome
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Very pleased
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Fabulous surgeon! Terrific with Doctor/patient interaction.
(4 days ago)
Aug-2026
Pleasant and very knowledgeable.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Explains well. Pros and cons
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Absolutely love Dr. Duffy. He has replaced both my hips and both my knees. He has a wonderful bedside attitude and calls his patients personally the night before surgery. Love love love Dr. Duffy!!❤️❤️
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Was in a rush, did not have time to listen to me.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
He is a wonderful doctor and explains everything in detail and gets things done in the shortest amount of time. I would recommend him above any surgeon i have ever had. Treats you like a friend.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Dr Duffy was extremely caring and understanding. He takes the time to listen to your needs.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
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Southside
10475 Centurion Parkway N. Suite 220 Jacksonville, FL 32256
Beaches
232 Ponte Vedra Park Dr Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Fleming Island
4565 US-17 Ste 200 Fleming Island, FL 32003
Dr. Gavan Duffy is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in total hip and knee replacements. He received his medical degree from the University of Dublin in Ireland. After finishing his medical degree, Dr. Duffy moved to the United States and accepted a residency at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic He later completed an adult reconstructive surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School and a research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, both in Boston, MA.
After completing his education, Dr. Duffy worked at Mayo Clinic from 2001 to 2008. While there he was an associate professor of orthopedics and also held the title for Director of the Hip Fellowship training program. In addition to his extensive training, Dr. Duffy participated in two hip and one knee replacement design teams. He also worked with manufacturing teams for hip and knee replacements.
He is the former Medical Director for the Orthopedic Center of Excellence and the former Chief of Orthopedics at St. Vincent’s Medical Center Southside. Dr. Duffy has been with Southeast Orthopedic Specialists since 2008. He performs 850 total joint replacements each year and has completed over 16,000 total hip and knee replacements throughout his career. He is currently the Medical Director for Memorial’s Center of Joint Replacement.
Specialties Total Hip Replacement Total Knee Replacement Partial Joint Replacement
Education Doctor of Medicine University of Dublin 1986 – 1991 (Dublin, Ireland)
Training Fellowship, Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital 1999 – 2000 (Boston, Massachusetts) Research Fellowship, Harvard Medical School 1999 – 2000 (Boston, Massachusetts) Residency, Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic Rochester 1994 – 1999 (Rochester, Minnesota) Senior House Officer, Department of Surgery, Meath and Adelaide Hospitals 1993 – 1994 (Dublin, Ireland) Visiting Clinician, Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic Rochester 1993 (Rochester, Minnesota) Lecturer in Anatomy, Department of Anatomy, University of Dublin 1992 – 1993 (Dublin, Ireland) Intern, Department of Surgery/Medicine, St. James Hospital 1991 – 1992 (Dublin, Ireland)
Certifications Medical Doctors License, State of Florida American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
The Duffy Team Diane Heath, B.S., PA‑C Earl (Chunky) Miller, MPAS, PA‑C
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I made the right decision to be seen by Dr. Duffy. He was reassuring, took his time and explained clearly my issue and how to approach in a nice way. Thank you.
Awesome
Very pleased
Fabulous surgeon! Terrific with Doctor/patient interaction.
Pleasant and very knowledgeable.
Explains well. Pros and cons
Absolutely love Dr. Duffy. He has replaced both my hips and both my knees. He has a wonderful bedside attitude and calls his patients personally the night before surgery. Love love love Dr. Duffy!!❤️❤️
Was in a rush, did not have time to listen to me.
He is a wonderful doctor and explains everything in detail and gets things done in the shortest amount of time. I would recommend him above any surgeon i have ever had. Treats you like a friend.
Dr Duffy was extremely caring and understanding. He takes the time to listen to your needs.