Dennis K. Jorgensen, MD

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

Joint Replacement Specialist in Macon, GA

Dr. Jorgensen is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in joint replacement surgeries, including total knee and hip replacement, and sports medicine surgeries. He was one of the first surgeons in the state of Georgia to perform robotic assisted joint replacements in the outpatient setting. He also specializes in sports and exercise-related injuries with an emphasis on the shoulder, hip, and knee. 

He completed his undergraduate education in psychology at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, where he was an Academic All-American Wrestler and an All-Conference Football Player. He received his Doctor of Medicine from Brown University and completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of South Alabama.

Prior to becoming a surgeon, Dr. Jorgensen was a school administrator for Youth Services International that lends guidance to gang-oriented and juvenile offenders. He also owned a small business in Clarinda, Iowa, The Brickhouse. As a physician, he continues to work with our youth by covering sporting events, providing athletic screenings for high school and college athletes, and being the team physician for the Tattnall Square Academy Trojans. He has acted as a team physician for the University of South Alabama football team and as an event physician for a mixed martial arts competition in Ocean Beach, Alabama.  

He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Georgia Orthopaedic Society, and the Bibb County Medical Society, and he is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Jorgensen has authored multiple research studies presented at the American College of Sports Medicine, The Clinical Orthopaedic Society, and The Colorado Orthopaedic Society. He provides care for workers’ compensation injuries.

Dr. Jorgensen is married with four children and enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, swimming, and team sports.

Education

Certification

Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Residency

Residency in Orthopaedics at the University of South Alabama, Mobile

Medical Degree

Brown University, Rhode Island

Affiliations

OrthoGeorgia Surgery Center
Medical Center Atrium Health Navicent
Piedmont Macon North Hospital
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Dr. Jorgensen’s Orthopaedic Specialties

Hip Replacement and Care

  • Total hip joint replacement
  • Fracture management
  • Arthritis
  • Impingement
  • Tendon repair
  • Tendinitis
  • Joint restoration/preservation
  • Labral repair

Treatment for Knee Injuries and Conditions in Central Georgia

  • Total knee joint replacement
  • Cartilage injuries and restoration
  • Arthritis
  • Arthroscopy
  • Fracture care
  • Revision joint replacement

Shoulder Surgery in Central GA

  • Total shoulder joint replacement
  • Bursitis
  • Frozen shoulder
  • Rotator cuff pathology
  • Arthritis
  • Impingement
  • Joint restoration/preservation
  • Fracture care

Care and Treatment for Sports Injuries in Macon

  • Arthroscopy
  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair
  • Meniscus tear
  • Cartilage restoration
  • Fracture care
  • Joint restoration/preservation

Patient Testimonials

Dr. Jorgensen’s Advanced Practice Provider

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David Bruce, PA-C, ATC

Awards and Affiliations

Viewers Choice 2020
The Telegraph Best of 2021
Greater Macon Business of Year
Go Beyond Proffit Member
Top 100
AAAHC Accreditation
ACR Radiology Computed
ACR Radiology Magnetic
ACR Radiology Magnetic
TheOrthoForum Member
Greater Macon Business of Year