3 Best Orthopedics in Jackson, MS

“Dr. Jason Craft graduated summa cum laude from Mississippi State University with a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology. He did his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Craft completed a two-month AO International Orthopedic Fellowship in Freiberg, Germany. He is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery and has a Sub-Specialty Certification in Sports Medicine. Dr. Craft began his career with nearly five years of practice at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He has expertise in the arthroscopic treatment of injuries to the hip and knee. He provides diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury. Dr. Jason focuses on all the components that make up the musculoskeletal system.”

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“Dr. Larry D. Field earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He holds Board certification in the specialty of orthopedic surgery. He completed professional training, which included a 5-year orthopedic surgery residency. Dr. Larry has expertise in shoulder, elbow, and wrist surgeries. He is board-certified in the specialty of orthopedic surgery with special expertise in shoulder and elbow surgery. He has over 35 years of experience. He is involved in research related to shoulder and elbow pathologies. He has made more than 350 scientific presentations, both nationally and internationally. Dr. Larry has published six books on shoulder and elbow problems, more than 100 scientific journal articles, and over 80 book chapters related to shoulder and elbow conditions. Dr. Larry currently serves as the president of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA).”

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“Dr. R. Kerk Mehrle obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He completed his hip and knee replacement fellowship at the Institute for Bone and Joint Disorders. Dr. R. Kerk Mehrle is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with over 24 years of experience. He has a particular interest in hip and knee replacement treatments. Dr. Kerk focuses on all the components that make up the musculoskeletal system. He offers a wide variety of open procedures, such as reverse shoulder arthroplasty, elbow ligament reconstruction, and complex shoulder instability stabilization. Dr. Kerk provides exceptional orthopedic care to his patients.”

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