Dr. John Hinson, M.D.
Orthopedic surgery physician, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Palm Beach Orthopaedic InstituteDr. Hinson is an orthopedic surgeon at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute with a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery.
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About Dr. Hinson
Dr. Hinson earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Florida State University. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He completed a general surgery internship and an orthopaedic surgery residency at the Medical College of Georgia.
He completed a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at the St. Francis Shoulder Institute in Columbus, Georgia. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery since 2012 and board certified in shoulder and elbow surgery. His specific interests include rotator cuff injuries, shoulder instability and shoulder replacement, including reverse total shoulder replacement.
He applies minimally invasive techniques with a focus on arthroscopic surgery. He cares for patients from youth athletes to older patients striving to remain active. His first goal is to treat symptoms with conservative measures, including biologics such as PRP and cellular treatments when appropriate.
He served as President of the Georgia Elbow and Shoulder Society from 2013 to 2015. He spoke at Wellington Regional Medical Center to share tips with athletes on pickleball, avoiding injury and recovering from one.
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Is Dr. Hinson board certified?
Dr. Hinson is board certified in orthopedic surgery since 2012 and board certified in shoulder and elbow surgery.
Where did Dr. Hinson train?
He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He completed an orthopaedic surgery residency there and a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at the St. Francis Shoulder Institute in Columbus, Georgia.
What does Dr. Hinson specialize in?
He has specific interests in rotator cuff injuries, shoulder instability and shoulder replacement, including reverse total shoulder replacement. He applies minimally invasive techniques with a focus on arthroscopic surgery.
How does Dr. Hinson approach treatment?
His first goal is to treat symptoms with conservative measures, including biologics such as PRP and cellular treatments when appropriate.
Where does Dr. Hinson practice?
Dr. Hinson is an orthopedic surgeon at Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute.
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