Dr. Justin Griffin is a fellowship-trained shoulder and sports medicine specialist. Offering both surgical and nonsurgical treatments, he utilizes a combination of approaches designed for each patient with an emphasis on restorative procedures and joint preserving techniques that are alternatives to conventional replacements for active patients.
Dr. Justin Griffin is a fellowship-trained shoulder and sports medicine specialist. Offering both surgical and nonsurgical treatments, he utilizes a combination of approaches designed for each patient with an emphasis on restorative procedures and joint preserving techniques that are alternatives to conventional replacements for active patients.
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Felt very comfortable with him. He looked at me when he spoke, did not interrupt me, took time to hear me. Great confidence in him!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Griffin is great. This is the 3rd time I have waited over an hour past my appointment time to see him. Jordan and Young have an awesome name and business. They should not lower their standards to that of Sentara.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Very mice
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Great guy. Great doctor, totally gets what is going on with my shoulder and the way its injured. Gave solutions and quick in and out appointments for injections
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Griffin always takes time to listen to
What the patient has to say about what’s going on in our case there were two options For my husband we have started with the least evasive for now, but understand what future procedures would be and it is reassuring to know that there is another options
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Very pleasant and provided great care. He gave great advice and listened to my concerns and issues. Would recommend him to anyone.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Thoughtful, accommodating and fantastic!
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Took the time to listen and understood how I felt
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
Dr Griffin is always smiling, professional knowledgable friendly Polite kine patient attentive calm and I always leave there feeling like the reason for my visit was accomplished.And all my questions were answered and issues accomplished.
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
He listened to all my concerns. He checked my shoulder out, gave me a shot and recommended therapy, which is what I wanted. Great bedside manner! Thank you so much!
(3 weeks ago)
Oct-2025
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Jordan-Young Institute
5716 Cleveland Street Suite 200 Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Dr. Justin Griffin, a native of Virginia Beach, is a fellowship-trained shoulder and sports medicine specialist serving the greater Hampton Roads area and surrounding communities. Offering both surgical and nonsurgical treatments, Dr. Griffin’s practice utilizes a combination of approaches designed for each patient with an emphasis on restorative procedures and joint preserving techniques that are alternatives to conventional replacements for active patients. Minimally-invasive, state-of-the-art, arthroscopic techniques are used to accelerate the recovery process for challenging conditions. Dr. Griffin has advanced arthroscopy training and is able to perform the vast majority of shoulder procedures in a minimally invasive fashion, including all types of rotator cuff repairs and instability repair. These techniques allow him to repair tears that some consider “irreparable.” In addition, he performs anatomic and reverse shoulder replacements for shoulder arthritis. Dr. Griffin regularly teaches medical students and remains active in lecturing throughout the region and nation. He has published over 100 articles, books chapters and presentations. Dr. Griffin is the only elected member of the prestigious American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) in Hampton Roads, which has only seven hundred worldwide members.
Prior to joining the Jordan-Young Institute, Dr. Griffin assisted in caring for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, DePaul University, University of Virginia and James Madison University athletes. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Griffin is actively involved in research. Dr. Griffin and his research team are conducting ongoing evaluation of the effects of superior capsular reconstruction, overhead athletes and biologic interventions in the shoulder and sports medicine. One of his major focuses is on improving and measuring outcomes. He is interested in reducing complications after surgery. He is actively involved in research to develop and perfect new treatment strategies to allow for faster and more complete recovery. More recent research interests include the application of biologic therapies such as the use of growth factors and stem cells to augment healing. Dr. Griffin is actively involved in giving lectures on various shoulder and sports medicine topics and is elected to multiple committees on which he currently serves to advance his specialty.
Dr. Griffin graduated first in his medical school class, Summa Cum Laude from Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine with Honors in research and was selected into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) national honor medical society and Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society. Dr. Griffin then went on to complete his orthopedic surgery training at the University of Virginia where he was selected as resident of the year and chief administrative resident. During his time in Charlottesville, Dr. Griffin received numerous teaching awards including the Gold Humanism and excellence in teaching award and was selected into the Mulholland Society for his educational aptitude, which he now applies to his patient interactions and teaching medical students. He was then selected to receive advanced specialized training in comprehensive shoulder surgery and sports medicine completing the internationally acclaimed fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago with many of the nation’s leading experts. Following this fellowship, Dr. Griffin spent additional time with surgeons at the Mayo Clinic studying advance shoulder surgery. During his time in Chicago, he served as faculty at several courses focused on advanced techniques for Shoulder and Arthroscopic Surgery.
Compassionate Patient Care An advocate for education, research and patient care, Dr. Griffin is dedicated to helping his patients no matter if they are a professional athlete, weekend warrior or have a desire to get back to activities to remain healthy and active. Dr. Griffin and his team recognize the impact an injury or painful joint can have on all aspects of a patient’s life and well-being. Their team approach is first and foremost to provide the highest level of clinical care to maximize outcome and recovery. In addition, they feel that patient education to facilitate shared decision-making based on the latest evidence is critical to achieving a successful outcome. Dr. Griffin and his office staff strive to provide a warm, welcoming, supportive and efficient patient experience.
Dr. Griffin is assisted by Travis Farrell, PA-C.
For more information about Dr. Griffin, please visit www.justingriffinmd.com.
Felt very comfortable with him. He looked at me when he spoke, did not interrupt me, took time to hear me. Great confidence in him!
Dr. Griffin is great. This is the 3rd time I have waited over an hour past my appointment time to see him. Jordan and Young have an awesome name and business. They should not lower their standards to that of Sentara.
Very mice
Great guy. Great doctor, totally gets what is going on with my shoulder and the way its injured. Gave solutions and quick in and out appointments for injections
Dr. Griffin always takes time to listen to What the patient has to say about what’s going on in our case there were two options For my husband we have started with the least evasive for now, but understand what future procedures would be and it is reassuring to know that there is another options
Very pleasant and provided great care. He gave great advice and listened to my concerns and issues. Would recommend him to anyone.
Thoughtful, accommodating and fantastic!
Took the time to listen and understood how I felt
Dr Griffin is always smiling, professional knowledgable friendly Polite kine patient attentive calm and I always leave there feeling like the reason for my visit was accomplished.And all my questions were answered and issues accomplished.
He listened to all my concerns. He checked my shoulder out, gave me a shot and recommended therapy, which is what I wanted. Great bedside manner! Thank you so much!