Dr. D. Marshall Jemison, MD
Dr. D. Marshall Jemison is a highly respected, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the intricate care of the hand, wrist, and elbow. With advanced fellowship training, his practice at Erlanger Hayes Hand Center is dedicated to restoring maximum function to patients suffering from complex trauma, degenerative conditions, and congenital variations.
Biography & Clinical Legacy
Dr. Jemison brings decades of refined surgical expertise to the Chattanooga community. He earned his medical degree and completed his fundamental orthopedic surgery residency within prestigious medical institutions before undergoing intensive, dedicated fellowship training focused exclusively on hand and upper extremity reconstruction.
His clinical approach emphasizes precise diagnostic evaluation paired with custom-tailored treatment plans. Whether utilizing advanced minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques or performing highly precise microscopic peripheral nerve and vascular repairs, Dr. Jemison remains committed to achieving optimal patient recoveries and lasting therapeutic outcomes.
Education & Academic Background
- Fellowship Training: Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery.
- Orthopedic Residency: Accredited Comprehensive Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD): Conferred by an elite accredited school of medicine.
- Academic Framework: Actively participates as clinical faculty in medical education and training partnerships with regional teaching institutions.
Professional Certifications & Memberships
Dr. Jemison is fully board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) and holds a dedicated Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand. He maintains active professional involvement in premier medical organizations, including:
- American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- State and Regional Orthopedic Associations
Areas of Specialized Medical Focus
Dr. Jemison provides world-class care for an expansive range of conditions, offering both comprehensive non-operative clinical management and highly advanced surgical corrections, including:
- Complex hand, wrist, and forearm fractures and traumatic joint reconstructions.
- Endoscopic and open releases for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and peripheral nerve entrapments.
- Surgical management of advanced arthritis, including total wrist and finger joint arthroplasties.
- Microscopic nerve and tendon repair, transfers, and microvascular salvages.
- Treatment of repetitive motion disorders, tennis elbow, trigger finger, and Dupuytren's contracture.