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Jonathan Garfinkel, MD

Orthopaedic Spine Surgery

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Jonathan Garfinkel, MD, is a fellowship-trained, ABOS board-eligible orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult spine surgery. Dr. Garfinkel joins Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute from the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he served on the faculty of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Garfinkel is committed to working alongside his patients to develop individualized treatment plans that improve function and quality of life. He completed fellowship training in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, following residency training at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He earned his medical degree and a Master’s degree in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University.

Dr. Garfinkel has been recognized for leadership and education throughout his training, including selection to the American Orthopaedic Association Emerging Leaders Program. He also has a strong background in orthopaedic research, with work published in peer-reviewed medical journals and presented at national and international orthopaedic meetings.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Garfinkel enjoys cooking, running, cycling, and spending time with his wife and son.

Location(s): San Marco

Special Interests

Dr. Garfinkel’s clinical interests include degenerative spinal pathology and adult spinal deformity, with experience in both minimally invasive and traditional open surgical techniques.

His training also includes complex revision procedures, minimally invasive spinal techniques including endoscopy, and adult spinal deformity.

Training

New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
August 2024–July 2025
Fellowship: Orthopaedic Spine Surgery

Training in complex revision procedures, minimally invasive techniques including endoscopy, and adult spinal deformity.

Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY
July 2021–June 2024
Resident Physician, Orthopaedic Surgery (PGY 3–5)

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
June 2019–June 2021
Resident Physician, Orthopaedic Surgery (PGY 1–2)

Education

Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, D.C.
Doctor of Medicine, 2019

Georgetown University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Washington, D.C.
M.S. Physiology and Biophysics, 2014

Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
A.B. Chemistry, 2012

Certification and Licensure

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Board Eligible
  • Florida Board of Medicine: Physician License
  • Massachusetts Board of Registration In Medicine: Physician License
  • Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration
  • DEA Registration
  • USMLE Step 1, 2 CK/CS, 3: Passed

Professional Memberships

  • AAOS: Candidate Member
  • NASS: Member
  • American Orthopaedic Association: Emerging Leaders Program Member

Awards & Special Recognition

  • Paul Clark Research Award — May 2024, Albany Medical Center Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • GME Council Resident Recognition Award — April 2024, Department of Graduate Medical Education
  • American Orthopaedic Association Resident Leadership Forum — June 13–14, 2023, Salt Lake City, UT

New Patient Appointment

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Line: 904-816-0063 Fax: 904-996-9412

Research Experience

Hospital for Special Surgery
Research Assistant – Orthopaedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle Service
May 2018–May 2019

Managed multiple research studies, including data collection and analysis. Designed, submitted proposals for, and initiated new studies under the guidance of attending orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons. Assisted attending surgeons in preparing academic presentations.

OrthoVirginia/Georgetown University School of Medicine
Sub-investigator
March 2017–May 2018

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Sub-investigator
June 2015–June 2019

Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY
Research Associate – Department of Emergency Medicine
September 2012–August 2013

Peer-Reviewed Publications

In Submission

Garfinkel JH, Taylor NB, Tandon M, Banagan KE. Correlation of Lumbar Disc Herniation MRI Signal Intensity with Failure of Nonoperative Treatment: A Retrospective Observational Study. Submitted to The Spine Journal, December 2024.

Selected Publications

  • Davies JP, Ma X, Garfinkel JH, et al. Subtalar Fusion for Correction of Forefoot Abduction in Stage II Adult-Acquired Flatfoot Deformity. Foot Ankle Spec. 2022;15(3):221-235.
  • Day J, Kim J, O’Malley MJ, Demetracopoulos CA, Garfinkel JH, et al. Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes of the Salto Talaris Total Ankle Arthroplasty. Foot Ankle Int. 2020;41(12):1519-1528.
  • Garfinkel JH, Hummel A, Day J, et al. Health Literacy and Recall of Postoperative Instructions in Patients Undergoing the Lapidus Procedure. Foot Ankle Orthop. 2020;5(3).
  • Bell J, Goyal M, Long S, Friedrich J, Garfinkel JH, et al. Anatomic Site-Specific Complication Rates for Central Venous Catheter Insertions. J Intensive Care Med. 2020;35(9):869-874.
  • Dyke JP, Garfinkel JH, Volpert L, et al. Imaging of Bone Perfusion and Metabolism in Subjects Undergoing Total Ankle Arthroplasty Using 18F-Fluoride Positron Emission Tomography. Foot Ankle Int. 2019;40(12):1351-1357.

Academic Posters & Presentations

  • Correlation of Lumbar Disc Herniation MRI Signal Intensity with Failure of Nonoperative Treatment — Podium Presentation, 32nd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, April 4, 2025, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
  • Correlation of Lumbar Disc Herniation MRI Signal Intensity with Failure of Nonoperative Treatment — Albany Medical Center Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Senior Thesis Day, May 9, 2024, Albany, NY.
  • Imaging of Bone Perfusion and Metabolism in Subjects Undergoing 18F-Positron Emission Tomography — American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, September 12–15, 2019, Chicago, IL.
  • Intermediate to Long-Term Clinical and Radiographic Results of Deltoid Ligament Reconstruction with Tendon Graft — ePoster, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society, September 12–15, 2019.

Teaching Experience

Georgetown University School of Medicine

  • Medical Note Taking Service — Prepared written summaries of first and second year medical school lectures.
  • Peer-to-Peer Tutoring Service — Tutored first and second year medical students in various pre-clinical classes.

Vassar College

  • VCEMS – Training Officer — Prepared monthly lectures for members of a college campus EMS agency and mentored new crew chiefs.
  • EMT-B Original Certification Class – Lab Intern — Taught practical and patient assessment skills to students in New York State EMT-B original certification class.

Clinical & Volunteer Experience

  • Medical Student Disaster Response Team — Medical student group trained to integrate with the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital’s in-house disaster response team and provide logistical and operational assistance.
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine Hoya Clinic — Volunteer in the GUSOM student-run free clinic in the largest homeless shelter in Washington DC.
  • North Shore-LIJ Emergency Medical Services — EMT in the New York City 911 system.
  • Mobile Life Support Services Inc. — EMT in mixed urban, suburban, and rural areas of the Hudson Valley.
  • Vassar College Emergency Medical Services — Crew Chief and QA/QI Officer; crew chief for on-campus first response agency and member of VCEMS governing board.
  • Larchmont Volunteer Ambulance Corps — EMT-B/Driver; mentored new members, participated in community outreach, and received the 2008 Corpsperson of the Year Award.