Dr. Robert Hurford is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery. In addition to his medical degree, Dr. Hurford also received a doctoral degree in Genetics from Harvard University, stemming from his love of research.
Dr. Robert Hurford is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery. In addition to his medical degree, Dr. Hurford also received a doctoral degree in Genetics from Harvard University, stemming from his love of research.
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Fantastic, Dr Hurford
(5 days ago)
Dec-2025
The best appointment I have ever had with him and he saw me in a timely manner.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Very kind and explained everything
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
It’s always a pleasure for me to see Dr. Hurford. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone dealing with back pain. I’m just glad I got to see him.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
very compashant
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
First time meeting and he made me feel like I was in good hands. He takes time to explain what is causing my pain and how we will fix it.
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
LOVE his compassion & ability to understand what hi is really saying!
(2 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
When does a neck doctor never touch your neck?....
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Extremely thorough. Gave me great options. A+
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Great
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
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Southside
10475 Centurion Parkway N. Suite 220 Jacksonville, FL 32256
Fleming Island
4565 US-17 Ste 200 Fleming Island, FL 32003
Dr. Robert Hurford, Jr. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery. Dr. Hurford received his medical degree from Harvard University in Boston, MA., where he also completed the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program. He then went on to complete a spine surgery fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, Mo.
In addition to his medical degree, Dr. Hurford also received a doctoral degree in Genetics from Harvard University, stemming from his love of research.
In his free time, Dr. Hurford enjoys spending time with his family at theme parks, as well as golfing, downhill skiing and scuba diving.
Specialties Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery Cervical Disc Replacements
Education Doctor of Medicine and doctoral degree Harvard Medical School 1990 – 1998 (Boston, Massachusetts)
Bachelor of Arts Biomedical Engineering Harvard College 1986 – 1990 (Cambridge, Massachusetts)
Training Fellowship, Spine Surgery, Washington University 2003-2004 (St. Louis, Missouri) Residency, Harvard Combined Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program 1999 – 2003 (Boston, Massachusetts) Internship, Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital 1998 – 1999 (Boston, Massachusetts)
Certifications Medical Doctors License, State of Florida Medical Doctors License, State of Missouri Medical Doctors License, State of Illinois American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
The Hurford Team Paul Hofrichter, ARNP Thomas Downey, PA‑C
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Fantastic, Dr Hurford
The best appointment I have ever had with him and he saw me in a timely manner.
Very kind and explained everything
It’s always a pleasure for me to see Dr. Hurford. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone dealing with back pain. I’m just glad I got to see him.
very compashant
First time meeting and he made me feel like I was in good hands. He takes time to explain what is causing my pain and how we will fix it.
LOVE his compassion & ability to understand what hi is really saying!
When does a neck doctor never touch your neck?....
Extremely thorough. Gave me great options. A+
Great