James Hurt III, M.D.

James Hurt III MD MBA is a highly experienced sports medicine physician and orthopaedic surgeon currently practicing at Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic since May 2022, with a focus on complex knee and shoulder injuries, cartilage restoration, and various musculoskeletal injuries. Previous professional roles include serving as an Assistant Professor in Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center from December 2015 to April 2022 and as an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine at Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists from August 2013 to October 2015. James Hurt's medical training includes completing a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center and extensive residency experience at Tulane University and University of Florida Jacksonville Healthcare, alongside early surgical training at LSU Health Sciences Center. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Biology from The University of Alabama, a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and a Master of Business Administration from Millsaps College.