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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
1.3K Ratings
477 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
1.3K Ratings
477 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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Dr. Took plenty of time to explain upcoming surgery and what to expect.
Very professional & informative. Answered all my questions in detail regarding my upcoming surgery.
Dr. Hurford and his knowledge of his profession and craft is outstanding. I will always seek him as my doctor. In my opinion he is the best Orthopedic spine surgeon. I grateful he is my doctor.
Productive appointment with Dr Hurford about my spinal issues.
Very informative
Very well satisfied.
He was very nice. He explained everything about this surgery that I was going to be having so I could understand it
Very thorough and very professional treated nicely
Very nice
He's awesome! Hehasdone my surgery and I trust him 100%.