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 was very patient and spent a lot of time with me. Very thorough and polite.
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Hartford understand my situation very understanding
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
Extremely nice people at this place.
(6 days ago)
Feb-2026
I am so glad that he was recommended to me for my back surgery which is scheduled in two weeks. He was very patient explained ,everything to me thoroughly and answered all my questions. His resume is outstanding as are his other reviews. I am totally confident he is the right choice for me.
(6 days ago)
Feb-2026
Great communication! Listened and answered all my questions. I really appreciated his attentiveness to my concerns regarding the surgery and making me feel more at ease.
(6 days ago)
Feb-2026
Very though.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Informative and knowledgeable. Hrlped me understand what to expect and some of time frame of healing. I left feeling confident in the care I am receiving from the doctor.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
he wasnt very helpful with suggestions, also did not offer any alternative treatment
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Informative, patient and I appreciate the time he took to explain the procedure
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Hurford listen to my concerns and asked questions and answered my questions. He is very professional, stern, and courteous.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-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 was very patient and spent a lot of time with me. Very thorough and polite.
Dr. Hartford understand my situation very understanding
Extremely nice people at this place.
I am so glad that he was recommended to me for my back surgery which is scheduled in two weeks. He was very patient explained ,everything to me thoroughly and answered all my questions. His resume is outstanding as are his other reviews. I am totally confident he is the right choice for me.
Great communication! Listened and answered all my questions. I really appreciated his attentiveness to my concerns regarding the surgery and making me feel more at ease.
Very though.
Informative and knowledgeable. Hrlped me understand what to expect and some of time frame of healing. I left feeling confident in the care I am receiving from the doctor.
he wasnt very helpful with suggestions, also did not offer any alternative treatment
Informative, patient and I appreciate the time he took to explain the procedure
Dr Hurford listen to my concerns and asked questions and answered my questions. He is very professional, stern, and courteous.