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Dr. Joel Harborth Hurt, MD

Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Texas Orthopedics 4700 Seton Center Pkwy Ste 200, Austin, TX 78759
(512) 439-1000

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Brief Intro

oel H. Hurt, MD, is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and fellowship-trained in all aspects of arthroscopy and sports medicine. He attended medical school at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, one of the top 20 medical schools in the nation. After graduating in the top quarter of his class, Dr. Hurt completed his residency in orthopedics at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, where he received comprehensive training in general, pediatric, and trauma orthopedics. He specialized in sports medicine and arthroscopy training at the University of Kentucky before returning home to Austin in 2005. Dr. Hurt is an Austin native, growing up in Rollingwood and attending Westlake High School where he was a member of the swim team. From an early age he was predisposed to "fixing and figuring out things;" his childhood loves were Lego, go-karts, brain-teasers, and intricate forts. When Dr. Barbara Bergin, a founding member of Texas Orthopedics, built her house in the vacant lot next door and thus displaced Dr. Hurt's forts in the doing, he moved on to bigger and better projects. While in high school he placed an ad for an old mustang convertible (his dream car) and found one in need of much work. Unpersuaded by his parents' objections, he bought a book on the classic car (having never worked on cars before), had it towed to his house, and restored much of the engine, braking system, and interior in his parents' garage, using money made from pizza delivery. In hindsight, it's easy to see how orthopedics is a natural extension of Dr. Hurt's lifelong interests: finding the answer to the mystery and then surgically fixing whatever is in need. At Texas Orthopedics, Dr. Hurt's philosophy is patient-centered. He takes great care to address all of a patient's questions, to spend adequate time with each patient, and to treat everyone with respect as an individual rather than as a file number. A patient entrusts his or her body to a surgeon and therefore has a right to have the diagnosis and treatment plan explained in terms he or she can understand. The patient and physician can then determine the right course given his or her unique circumstances and goals. Finally, the end result of any treatment, and especially surgery, is judged primarily by the patient's satisfaction. A "great surgery" that does not address the patient's complaints is not a success. Dr. Hurtâ€™s favorite tongue-in-cheek professional mottos include, â€œIf it ainâ€™t broke, donâ€™t fix itâ€ and â€œIf it hurts when you do that, donâ€™t do it.â€ Dr. Hurt met his wife Ashley in the emergency room at Seton Hospital in 2007, where she was working as an RN. They have three sons and a daughter. Dr. Hurt's hobbies include hunting, biking, and working out. He and his wife are members of the Austin Stone Church.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

University of Kentucky

RESIDENCY

Parkland Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Medical School - 1999

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Texas Orthopedics Sports & Rehabilitation Associates
4700 Seton Center Pkwy Ste 200, Austin, TX 78759
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Sports Medicine
Hand Surgery
Foot & Ankle Surgery
Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Osteoarthritis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Rotator cuff syndrome
Lateral Epicondylitis
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage

Procedures Performed

Knee Replacement
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
Knee Arthroscopy
Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
Physical Therapy
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Knee Arthroscopy
Shoulder Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Liberty HealthShare
EMI Health
Tricare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Meritain Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Wellcare
AmeriGroup
Healthcare Highways Health Plan
Ambetter
American Healthcare Alliance
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
MVP Health Care
Mutual of Omaha
Medicare
Superior HealthPlan
Humana
Moda Health
Health First Health Plans
CHAMPVA
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Golden Rule
Integra
Ascension Health
Liberty Mutual

Cancer 66
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
Orthopedics 124
Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
Children's Hospital 23
Urology 117
Psychiatry 96
Geriatrics 115
Rehabilitation 139
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 50
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60