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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Very professional. This was my first visit. We'll see how it goes from here.
(4 days 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.
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
Very experienced and thorough. Been seeing him for over a decade.
(4 days ago)
Jan-2026
He listens to what you complaining about and she tells you how he would fix it
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Very good
(5 days ago)
Jan-2026
Fantastic, Dr Hurford
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
The best appointment I have ever had with him and he saw me in a timely manner.
(1 month ago)
Dec-2025
Very kind and explained everything
(1 month 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 month ago)
Dec-2025
very compashant
(1 month ago)
Dec-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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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.
He listens to what you complaining about and she tells you how he would fix it
Very good
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