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J. Reid Spears, MD

J. Reid Spears, MD

EmergeOrtho

Orthopedics, Elbow, Hand, Wrist

Greensboro, NC

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4.9

390 Ratings

166 Comments

Dr. J. Reid Spears, M.D. is a fellowship trained orthopedic hand surgery subspecialist at EmergeOrtho’s Greensboro location. He has a particular interest in treatment of fractures, arthritis, as well as nerve injuries & conditions of the hand, wrist, & elbow. Dr. Spears has expertise in treating patients of all ages. Dr. Spears attended Elon University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Louisville and graduated with the honor of Distinction In Research. Following medical school, Dr. Spears completed his orthopedic surgery residency training at the University of Florida. He has published numerous articles and book chapters in various disciplines of medicine.

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4.9

390 Ratings

166 Comments

Dr. J. Reid Spears, M.D. is a fellowship trained orthopedic hand surgery subspecialist at EmergeOrtho’s Greensboro location. He has a particular interest in treatment of fractures, arthritis, as well as nerve injuries & conditions of the hand, wrist, & elbow. Dr. Spears has expertise in treating patients of all ages. Dr. Spears attended Elon University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Louisville and graduated with the honor of Distinction In Research. Following medical school, Dr. Spears completed his orthopedic surgery residency training at the University of Florida. He has published numerous articles and book chapters in various disciplines of medicine.

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Great main goal heal injury

(1 week ago) Jul-2026

Great demeanor and practical approach to treatment.

(2 weeks ago) Jul-2026

Very personable and caring

(2 weeks ago) Jul-2026

He introduced!he answered my questions! He explained the procedure and placed it in context. I’m very pleased.

(3 weeks ago) Jun-2026

Very nice, and informative

(3 weeks ago) Jun-2026

Great doctor patient conversations

(3 weeks ago) Jun-2026

Very nice doctor, listens well. We discussed my thumb arthritis/pain. He is planning to launch a new surgery that within several months which I was interested in.

(1 month ago) Jun-2026

Very compassionate and thorough physician.

(1 month ago) Jun-2026

Dr Spears and his team were professional and compassionate. He explained everything thoroughly and involved me in the decision-making process for treatment but guided me with his expertise and knowledge. His kindness and compassion were greatly appreciated.

(1 month ago) Jun-2026

Very nice

(1 month ago) Jun-2026

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Dr. J. Reid Spears, M.D. is a fellowship trained orthopedic hand surgery subspecialist at EmergeOrtho’s Greensboro location. He has a particular interest in treatment of fractures, arthritis, as well as nerve injuries & conditions of the hand, wrist, & elbow. Dr. Spears has expertise in treating patients of all ages.

Dr. Spears attended Elon University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Louisville and graduated with the honor of Distinction In Research. Following medical school, Dr. Spears completed his orthopedic surgery residency training at the University of Florida. He has published numerous articles and book chapters in various disciplines of medicine.

Following his residency training, Dr. Spears opted to focus his career as a subspecialist of orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgery. He completed an orthopedic hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery fellowship at the prestigious Brown University. During his rigorous fellowship training, he became an expert in the academic and clinical understanding of hand, wrist, and elbow conditions. When treating patients, Dr. Spears believes in beginning with conservative care, however, he is exceptionally trained to intervene with surgery when needed.

Dr. Spears is very thoughtful and thorough in his approach to patient care. He believes that hand surgery requires an in depth understanding of the complex anatomy and the utmost attention to detail to obtain an excellent result. Dr. Spears expects his patients will find comfort in his dedication to offer patients specialized care.

He is motivated to come to work by the opportunity to help improve someone’s life each day. Dr. Spears is confident his patients will value their experience at EmergeOrtho, finding him as a kind and compassionate surgeon who spends the time to address their concerns while providing care in a timely manner.

Education and Training
Fellowship Training: Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship – Brown University, Providence, RI
Residency Training: Orthopaedic Surgery Residency – University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Medical Education: Doctor of Medicine – University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
Undergraduate Education: Bachelor of Science, Biology – Elon University, Elon, NC

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