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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Everyone was very nice and efficient.
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Very personable friendly I believe he is an excellent doctor
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
I like the fact he was comprehensive in his explanations and treatment of my hips, and also other concerns that he recommended I address elsewhere.
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Excellent doctor, highly recommend Dr. Duffy. Professional, covers all the bases with unsurpassed listenig skills.
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Very clear and easy to understand teacher. Not too technical, not too patronizing. Just right. Responded to questions easily and naturally.
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Professional, knowledgable, friendly…thank you!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Great meeting Dr. Duffy. He answered my questions and was friendly.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
10
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Best Irish Doc!☘️
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Warm and welcoming. He listened. Very knowledgeable about my condition. Reassuring. Compassionate.
(1 week ago)
Jan-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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Everyone was very nice and efficient.
Very personable friendly I believe he is an excellent doctor
I like the fact he was comprehensive in his explanations and treatment of my hips, and also other concerns that he recommended I address elsewhere.
Excellent doctor, highly recommend Dr. Duffy. Professional, covers all the bases with unsurpassed listenig skills.
Very clear and easy to understand teacher. Not too technical, not too patronizing. Just right. Responded to questions easily and naturally.
Professional, knowledgable, friendly…thank you!
Great meeting Dr. Duffy. He answered my questions and was friendly.
10
Best Irish Doc!☘️
Warm and welcoming. He listened. Very knowledgeable about my condition. Reassuring. Compassionate.