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Robert Hurford, M.D.
Southeast Orthopedic Specialists
Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery, Minimally-Invasive Spine Surgery, Cervical Disc Replacements
Jacksonville, Fleming Island
4.6
1133 Ratings
418 Comments
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.
4.6
1133 Ratings
418 Comments
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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Southside
10475 Centurion Parkway N.
Suite 220
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Suite 220
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Fleming Island
4565 US-17
Ste 200
Fleming Island, FL 32003
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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Punctual, explained next steps.
This Dr is truthful and I trust him!
Great doctor
First time with Dr Hurford very happy to have him as my Orthopedic specialist. Made me feel very comfortable and thoroughly explained my condition and how to treat it. Definitely recommended.
He is very articulate and gives you a true assessment.
Good understand my problem, I am thankful
I was happy with the plan he has worked out and not just cut.
I went to a consultation per a referral by one of his SOS colleagues. I am looking for my options to correct spinal stenosis. I felt some hesitation oh his part to start the conversation (maybe because as he told me later there is more than one area that needs attention in my spine to correct all the symptoms that I have). Regardless, I took the opportunity to tell him that I was not seeking surgery right away and before me finishing my sentence he said”well, in that case we can stop this conversation right now, and you have lived with this spinal stenosis for the last 30 years so you can continue taking your pills, continue PT and the injections”. I am a physician, and I was appalled by his interruption and by this rude response. I could have left his office at that moment following his suggestion, but I saved the visit by correcting him that continuing symptomatic treatment is one option. And, then I asked him for his other options. And, he switched attitude.
He was patient, thorough in explaining his suggestions of choices I could make, and he seemed to empathize with my situation.
Dr. Hurford, was very cold and unconcerned. I had an x-ray and a MRI performed to help identify the pain and i have no idea of the results. I am in severe pain and I am reach out for a second opinion.