Dr. James R. Piorkowski, M.D., is aboard-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and General Surgery. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University and completed residencies in General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Orthopedic Surgery. Following a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, he specializes in complex reconstruction and peripheral nerve surgery.
Dr. James R. Piorkowski, M.D., is aboard-certified and fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and General Surgery. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University and completed residencies in General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Orthopedic Surgery. Following a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, he specializes in complex reconstruction and peripheral nerve surgery.
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I waited to see this doctor for 4 weeks and he spent his precious 3 mins on me and tell me while he do his verbal notes on his phone ‘theres nothing wrong that I can see with this patient’ like when your in pain and a specialist tells you nothing he can see or just even offer a bit of his time to explain more and really sit down and listen to you its very disappointing and disheartening. You go see specialist coz your in pain and they tell you go do this and see me after. No additional instruction how to help you with your pain and leave you be. This is exactly how my convo went with this doctor.
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
If I could give him 10 stars I would. Extremely knowledgeable and professional.
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
Takes care of my arthritic pain. I’m in and out quickly. The staff is great.
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
The doctor comes across as being very efficient and well prepared for surgery.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
I enjoyed me Dr Piorkowski he is very professional and knowledgeable
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Totally a “go to guy”.
This was my second hand emergency requiring Dr. Piorkowski’s competent intervention and repair.
Once again I’m back!
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Thank you Dr. Piorkowski. With both ulnar nerves being moved, a relief of pressure near the right arm anticubital, and a repair of some right hand carpal tunnel, both my hands no longer have the issues they were having before our first appointment. I am able to use them without the pain. Thank you and your wonderful staff who helped in the process. The Staff are friendly, kind, courteous, professional, helpful, and caring. The time between diagnosis and resolution (surgery in these cases) was minimal. Your counsel on post-on care was on point. Thank you very much. Definitely 5 Stars and high recommendations. Keep up the great work.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Did great surgery on my trigger finger.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Great experience
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Felt that I had not been fully told of possible consequences of excessive pain and swelling of fingers not operated on. Hand therapy has begun.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
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Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - Suite 209
1040 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Gulf Breeze, FL
Ninth Ave. - Pensacola
4012 N. 9th Ave Pensacola, FL 32503
Dr. James R. Piorkowski, M.D., is a board-certified and fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with additional board certifications in Plastic Surgery and General Surgery. He has a diverse clinical skill set that allows him to treat patients with a variety of injuries and conditions. His clinical interests include complex reconstruction of the hand, upper extremities and lower extremities; peripheral nerve surgery and nerve reconstruction and fractures of the hand, wrist and elbow.
He earned his Bachelor of Science from the College of the Holy Cross and his medical degree from Georgetown University.
Dr. Piorkowski’s extensive post-graduate training includes a General Surgery residency at the University of Connecticut, a Plastic Surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and an Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of Missouri. He further refined his expertise with a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
I waited to see this doctor for 4 weeks and he spent his precious 3 mins on me and tell me while he do his verbal notes on his phone ‘theres nothing wrong that I can see with this patient’ like when your in pain and a specialist tells you nothing he can see or just even offer a bit of his time to explain more and really sit down and listen to you its very disappointing and disheartening. You go see specialist coz your in pain and they tell you go do this and see me after. No additional instruction how to help you with your pain and leave you be. This is exactly how my convo went with this doctor.
If I could give him 10 stars I would. Extremely knowledgeable and professional.
Takes care of my arthritic pain. I’m in and out quickly. The staff is great.
The doctor comes across as being very efficient and well prepared for surgery.
I enjoyed me Dr Piorkowski he is very professional and knowledgeable
Totally a “go to guy”. This was my second hand emergency requiring Dr. Piorkowski’s competent intervention and repair. Once again I’m back!
Thank you Dr. Piorkowski. With both ulnar nerves being moved, a relief of pressure near the right arm anticubital, and a repair of some right hand carpal tunnel, both my hands no longer have the issues they were having before our first appointment. I am able to use them without the pain. Thank you and your wonderful staff who helped in the process. The Staff are friendly, kind, courteous, professional, helpful, and caring. The time between diagnosis and resolution (surgery in these cases) was minimal. Your counsel on post-on care was on point. Thank you very much. Definitely 5 Stars and high recommendations. Keep up the great work.
Did great surgery on my trigger finger.
Great experience
Felt that I had not been fully told of possible consequences of excessive pain and swelling of fingers not operated on. Hand therapy has begun.