In 2022, Dr. Hurt joined Columbus Ortho from his position as an orthopaedic surgeon and Assistant Professor of Sports Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation. While practicing in Jackson, Mississippi, Dr. Hurt served as the head team physician for Jackson State University, Tougaloo College, various high school athletic programs, and the Mississippi Braves (AA Professional Baseball team). He now extends his expertise to local junior high schools, high schools, Mississippi State University, and Mississippi University for Women.

Dr. Hurt thrives on tackling a diverse range of oethopaedic challenges, whether treating athletes, injured workers, or retirees. His clinical interests span shoulder and knee conditions, sports injuries, and both adult and pediatric care. He is skilled in managing ligamentous knee injuries (including ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL tears and dislocations), meniscal tears, patellar instability, cartilage injuries, knee and shoulder arthritis, shoulder instability, and rotator cuff pathology. Dr. Hurt also performs cartilage restorations procedures and has expertise in orthopaedic biologics such as stem cells and PRP. He is committed to providing personalized care and ensuring accessibility for his patients.

Dr. hurt, a native of Clinton, Mississippi, earned his degree in Biology, Finance, and German form the University of Alabama. He completed his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. Dr. Hurt began his orthopaedic surgery training at the University of Florida Health-Shands in Jacksonville before transferring to Tulane University in New Orleans to be closer to his wife. He completed his residency at Tulane, where he served as Chief Resident during his final year. Dr. Hurt furthered his expertise with a fellowship at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Jackson. He recently completed an MBA form Millsaps College – Else School of Management.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Hurt served as President of the Mississippi Orthopaedic Society and the President of the Board of the Mississippi Baptist Children’s Village. He is also active in his church, where he taught a growth group class and a children’s Bible Drill class and served as a deacon.

Dr. Hurt is married to Dr. Christy Hurt, a board-certified dermatologist who has relocated her practice to Starkville. Together, they enjoy spending time with their four children: James, Luke, Mary Harper, and Abigail. An avid outdoorsman, Dr. Hurt enjoys hunting, golfing, and following sports.

Education:

• Undergraduate: University of Alabama, B.S. in Biology, Finance, and German
• Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham
• Residency: University of Florida Health-Shands, Orthopaedic Surgery & Tulane University, Orthopaedic Surgery, Chief Resident
• Fellowship: Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Jackson
• Post-Graduate: Master’s of Business Administration from Millsaps College – Else School of Management

Board Certification:

• Double Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Memberships:

• Mississippi Orthopaedic Society, Former President
• Board of the Mississippi Baptist Children’s Village, Former President

Sports Medicine:

• Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for Mississippi State University
• Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for Mississippi University for Women
• Team Orthopaedic Surgeon for various local high school and junior high school athletic programs

Publishing:

• Reviewer for The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
• The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery – published