Department and Faculty
Department
The Division of Orthopedic Surgery in Jacksonville, Florida includes 12 full-time members with different practice specializations.
Our physicians work in an integrated and cooperative group practice that cares for a large patient population with an ideal mix of unusual and common disorders. This department consistently maintains an excellent reputation in the orthopedic community and in consumer ratings.
The orthopedic surgery faculty at Mayo Clinic has expertise in all areas of orthopedics including: adult reconstruction, hip preservation, sports, trauma, spine, foot and ankle, hand, shoulder/elbow, and oncology.
On a regular basis, Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeons collaborate with specialists in in radiology, plastic surgery, infectious diseases, oncology, neurologic surgery, and pathology.
Faculty
The Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Lower Extremity (Hip and Knee) Fellowship faculty includes:
- Kurt Blasser, M.D. (Program Director)
- Cameron Ledford, M.D.
- Courtney Sherman, M.D.
- Benjamin Wilke, M.D.
- Luke Spencer-Gardner, M.D.
- Cedric Ortiguera, M.D.
- Matthew Crowe, M.D.
In addition to caring for patients in their clinical practices, Mayo Clinic's faculty members are committed to teaching and facilitating the growth of medical knowledge. Many of our faculty members have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their fields. You have direct access to the orthopedic surgery faculty throughout the Mayo Clinic enterprise during and after your fellowship.
Advisers and mentors
You are assigned a faculty adviser who can provide comprehensive educational advice and personal support. Your adviser also serves as a contact point, introducing you and your family to Jacksonville and the Mayo Clinic system.
Visiting professors
Many prominent professors visit Mayo Clinic each year. They present their work during lectures and participate in hospital rounds. You are encouraged to take full advantage of these opportunities.