Jeffrey Thomas Hodrick

I am a triathlete who needed a hip replacement due to severe osteoarthritis. My daughter is a past ortho trauma nurse and she asked her nursing friends for recommendations on the best surgeon for anterior procedure hip replacement. Dr. Hodrick was one of the top choices with low complication rates and a good bedside manner of listening and communicating effectively. I did my research and chose to meet with him. After that initial meeting, I was convinced I choose wisely. Dr. Hodrick was easy to talk to, and as a past athlete himself, he knew what getting back to my athletic pursuits meant, even as he explained the limitations on running after hip replacement. I felt well cared for by his staff and scheduled the next available surgical slot which was one month out. On the day of surgery, the Southern Joint Replacement team was excellent, calmed my nerves, treated me with respect and kindness, and surgery was performed on time and as expected. Dr. Hodrick saw me before surgery and briefly after surgery. He is not one to hang around and chat, but I didn't need him to. I wanted to know that surgery had gone well, and the hip replacement was performed without issues. I got to go home that day - no staying in the hospital! -which was huge for me. My recovery has been excellent and so far, the results of the replacement are excellent. I can move without pain, and I'm starting back in some of my athletic sports. I feel very positive about the decision to use Dr Hodrick as my surgeon and Southern Joint Replacement Institute continues to impress with their efficient procedures and kind staff. I feel blessed and very grateful.

Over and over, for a year after surgery on my hip,I was told it could take a year to. Heal....well a year has gone by and I hurt more now than before the hip surgery. Forget this method! I can foresee the future when I will be using a walker,because I favor my right leg, and now that hurts too. BEWARE.

Dr. Hoderick's professional manner and skills inspire confidence. His explanations and clear and he is approachable for questions and additional information.