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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Dr. Hurford explained my whole procedure for my back Surgery. He's very kind and professional. I feel like absolutely
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Excellent and knowledgeable doctor
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Very thoughtful, thorough. Answered questions , e came up with a conservative surgical plan . I would recommend this office , this Surgeon .
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Hurford was very attentive to the concerns I had voiced and ordered an MRI as further follow up to try to figure out what is causing the issue.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Explained everything in terms understandable
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Thorough
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Hurford and his team are the best! They listened to me and changed my life for the better!
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Very professional. This was my first visit. We'll see how it goes from here.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
I absolutely love Dr Hurford. I’m having my third neck surgery. He did my last one. Both surgeries are different levels. There’s no one else I’d rather put my life into their hands. I love Dr Hurford’s bed side manner. He’s so understanding and supportive.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Very experienced and thorough. Been seeing him for over a decade.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
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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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Dr. Hurford explained my whole procedure for my back Surgery. He's very kind and professional. I feel like absolutely
Excellent and knowledgeable doctor
Very thoughtful, thorough. Answered questions , e came up with a conservative surgical plan . I would recommend this office , this Surgeon .
Dr. Hurford was very attentive to the concerns I had voiced and ordered an MRI as further follow up to try to figure out what is causing the issue.
Explained everything in terms understandable
Thorough
Dr Hurford and his team are the best! They listened to me and changed my life for the better!
Very professional. This was my first visit. We'll see how it goes from here.
I absolutely love Dr Hurford. I’m having my third neck surgery. He did my last one. Both surgeries are different levels. There’s no one else I’d rather put my life into their hands. I love Dr Hurford’s bed side manner. He’s so understanding and supportive.
Very experienced and thorough. Been seeing him for over a decade.