Why Choose Us

Our surgeons are fellowship trained, allowing them to provide the best diagnosis and treatment of your injuries. You will rest easy knowing that our team will work together to alleviate your pain and discomfort as quickly as possible.

State of the art facilities

State of the art facilities

Highly-trained team of physician & medical staff

Highly-trained team of physician & medical staff

Convenient locations around Jacksonville

Convenient locations around Jacksonville

Affiliations with major area hospitals

Affiliations with major area hospitals

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Request an Appointment Online

Busy phone lines and answering machines are a thing of the past. Southeast Orthopedic Specialists allows you to easily request an appointment online, so you can continue your day with little disruptions.

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Upcoming Events

  • 23 May

    Dr. Esser Healthy Living Seminar

    Learn why the foods you love don't love you back! Are you eating because you are bored? Lonely? Celebrating? Join Dr. Esser and Southeast Orthopedic Specialists for a free evening […]

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  • 07 Jun

    Serving Up A Cure

    Southeast Orthopedic Specialists is proud to offer orthopedic care to the local community. Join us at Deerwood Country Club for a fun weekend of tennis for a great cause!

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  • 11 Jun

    Beaches Healthy Living Seminar

    Join Stephan Esser, MD and Southeast Orthopedic Specialists for a night of learning about the basics of cancer and cancer prevention. Topic: Cancer 101 RSVP to: Healthyliving@brooksrehab.org Admission is FREE

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  • 13 Jun

    Southside Healthy Living Seminar

    Join Stephan Esser, MD and Southeast Orthopedic Specialists for a night of learning about the basics of cancer and cancer prevention. Topic: Cancer 101 RSVP to: Healthyliving@se-ortho.com Admission is FREE

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Specialties

Southeast Orthopedic Specialists can treat injuries ranging from total hip or knee replacements to arthritis pain and everything else in between. Our surgeons each have unique backgrounds and specializations, so finding the physician that’s right for you is no challenge. The list of treatments we offer and procedures we perform is always growing, so don’t hesitate to contact us no matter how big or small your injury may be.

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Joint Replacement

Joint Replacement

Our nationally recognized specialists perform more joint replacements than any other practice in Northeast Florida.

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Spine Care

Spine Care

The spine treatments we offer are tailored to each patient individually and what his or her specific case requires.

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Foot & Ankle

Foot & Ankle

Minimally-invasive foot and ankle procedures with little down time are just some of what our specialists can do for you.

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Chiropractic Medicine

Chiropractic Medicine

Our chiropractic manipulations and rehabilitation techniques can have you back to your normal self without undergoing any operations.

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Hand & Wrist

Hand & Wrist

Hand and wrist pain can hinder a person’s ability to perform daily tasks, but our specialists can help you get back in your routine quickly.

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Stem Cell

Stem Cell

Regenerative medicine provides us an alternative route to eliminate pain and discomfort with a nontraditional approach.

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Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine

The level of care our team provides for sports related injuries is unparalleled, especially within the Northeast Florida area.

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Emergency Orthopedic

Emergency Orthopedic

We have experienced trauma specialists who can handle any orthopedic-related emergency and determine the right path forward.

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Meet the Team

Our highly-trained team of medical and professional staff are the best around. From the moment you step foot through our door to the moment you step out, everyone that you meet will always have your best interests in mind. The office staff, surgeons and other medical professionals all work together to relieve your pain and get you on track for a smooth recovery.

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Patient Testimonials

We value testimonials as a direct reflection of the level of care we provide each one of our patients. If you are a patient and would like to leave feedback, please contact our office for information on how to do so.

Testimonials

  • …“I have my martial arts back, actively training again as when I was younger. And I throw powerful kicks again. Why had I waited for so long?”
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  • …“I have returned to the basketball court and football and lacrosse fields officiating again thanks to Southeast Orthopedics' physicians.”
    Anna Lee Sweden Read More
  • …“They really are miracle workers and I assure you they will do everything possible so that you can have the same outcome too.”
    Tom Dillion Read More
  • …“I can now raise both arms above my head and have no pain. Thank you, SOS, for coming to my rescue.”
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  • …“For the first time in my life (and I am 61), I can walk pain free and my legs bend at 100% whereas from birth, I only had a 45% bend.”
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