Jorge I. Acevedo, MD

Jorge I. Acevedo, MD

Dr. Jorge Acevedo is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon who specializes in arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques, as well as clinical and surgical skin grafting for complex wound care treatment. After completing his Biomedical Engineering degree from Tulane University, he received his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, FL. He then completed his orthopedic residency at the Georgia Baptist Medical Center. Following his residency, he completed a subspecialty fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the Union Memorial Hospital under the instruction of Johns Hopkins professors Mark Myersen, MD and Lew Schon, MD.

Dr. Acevedo is the current director of the Foot & Ankle Center of Excellence with Southeast Orthopedic Specialists. He lectures internationally on an extensive array of topics on the foot and ankle, and has developed several arthroscopic and minimally invasive procedures including the arthroscopic lateral ligament repair system. Dr. Acevedo has received several honors and awards, including the Roger H. Michael/ Johnson & Johnson Outstanding Fellow Research Award, nominee for the Florida Choice Awards of Excellence in Patient Care, AOFAS Research Grant and the Arthroscopy Association of North America Resident/ Fellow Research Award. Dr. Acevedo was recently honored with the Jacksonville’s Top Doctors Award and Florida Top Doctors Award for 2017 and 2018. He is also the President-Elect of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Minimally Invasive Surgery Society.






Education

Doctor of Medicine

University of Florida August 1989 – May 1993

(Gainesville, Florida)

Bachelor of Science

Biomedical Engineering, Tulane University August 1985 – May 1989

(New Orleans, Louisiana)

Curriculum Vitae

Training

  • Fellowship, Foot and Ankle Surgery, The Union Memorial Hospital August 1998 – July 1999 (Baltimore, Maryland)
  • Residency, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Georgia Baptist Medical Center July 1994 – June 1998 (Atlanta, Georgia)
  • Internship, Transitional Internship, Georgia Baptist Medical Center July 1993 – June 1994 (Atlanta, Georgia)

Certifications

  • Medical Doctors License, State of Florida
  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Patients That Inspire

“” Garrett Scantling, Team USA Decathlete
“The level of care was excellent. Dr. Acevedo listened to all my concerns and answered all my questions thoroughly. He and his team spent as much time with me as was needed; I never felt rushed. The results of my total ankle replacement have been wonderful. I have already recommended Dr. Acevedo to others and will continue to do so.” Bob T.
“I had an amazing experience with Dr. Acevedo and team. I fractured both heels and was referred to him due to his experience. In the hospital right after it happened, I was told I may not play tennis again. It has been four months since the surgery and I am starting to play again. He is gifted, thoughtful, dedicated, and passionate. I showed up for an appt on the wrong day and I was back within 10 minutes. I had a flare up one afternoon; I called, and they had an appt for me at 8 a.m. the next morning. THANK YOU!” Buck W.
“Dr. Acevedo is an excellent surgeon and human being. I have never met a more caring surgeon. He is extremely competent and top notch. Jacksonville is lucky to have him. I am so glad I found Dr. Acevedo after my extensive ankle fractures.” MW
“I wanted to thank you for performing the surgery on my heel for the calcaneus fracture. I was quite a mess when I came to see you. Your confidence in knowing you could help me and guide me to a full recovery was reassuring. I am here to tell you that after two surgeries I am completely healed. Through your skilled hands, your wonderful bedside manner, my determination and God’s grace- I am walking easily and without pain! Thank you so much for all you and your incredible staff did for me. I will never forget!” Melody B.

The Acevedo Team

  • Stephen Peppers, MPAS, PA‑C

    Stephen Peppers, MPAS, PA‑C