Dr. Jewell Brent Duncan, MD

Media Releases

Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Jewell Brent Duncan, who serves patients in Augusta, Georgia.

Dr. Duncan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience in sports medicine and reconstructive surgery, arthroscopic surgery, general orthopedics, total joint replacement, and fracture treatment. He is in practice with Champion Orthopedics in Augusta, Georgia.

From sports medicine to total joint replacement, Champion Orthopedics is a full service,  orthopedic specialty clinic, with one of the highest trained physician teams in the CSRA. It employs a dedicated staff of over 50 members to take the best care of patients. 

Whether a patient has experienced an injury, is in need of relief from pain or loss of function, or they simply want to perform at a higher level athletically, Champion Orthopedics provides advanced medical care with minimally invasive treatment options and accelerated rehabilitation. 

A 1986 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Duncan went on to complete his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at the same educational venue. This was followed by a fellowship in sports medicine at Rocky Mountain Sports Medicine in Aspen, and Denver, Colorado in 1992.

Professionally, Dr. Duncan is affiliated with several hospitals and medical centers in his local area, including Doctors Hospital of Augusta, Emory University Hospital, University Hospital Summerville, Evans Surgery Center, Trinity Hospital of Augusta, University Hospital, and Augusta University Medical Center.

Recognized as one of The Best Doctors of America, he is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.

Among his associations and community involvement, he is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery; a member of the Richmond County Medical Society; on the Board of Directors of the Augusta Sports Council; the Medical Director of the Nike National Basketball Tournament; the Team Physician for Professional, College, and High School Athletic Programs; the Medical Director for the Georgia Games East District Sports Festival; and the Creator and former Director of the MCG Center for Sports Medicine.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

Recommended Articles

• What Medications Are Required to Treat Meningitis?

  The type of treatment to use is determined by the organism that causes the illness, the severity of the disease, the age of the patient and overall health status.What tests are done to identify meningitis?A few tests may be performed to determine whether you have meningitis. Tests are also done to...

• Different Types of Physicians Explained

  Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...

• What Is the West Nile Virus?

  West Nile virus is a viral disease spread by the bite of mosquitoes. The virus belongs to the family flaviviridae, the familyof viruses that cause encephalitis and dengue belong to. The West Nile virus rarely produces any serious symptoms and in many people, it remains asymptomatic. In very few...

• What Is Cauliflower Ear: Causes and Treatments

  What is cauliflower ear?When we talk about the term “cauliflower ear”, it refers to a kind of deformity of the ear. It can be due to various causes such as an injury or blunt trauma to the ear during a wrestling or boxing match. If this injury is not treated in a timely manner, then it can lead...

• Treatment for Sepsis

  Sepsis is a dangerous condition where the body fights an infection that is extensive and had spread through the bloodstream. If you become septic, you will probably have a low blood pressure, which will cause a poor blood circulation as well as an absence of blood perfusion in the vital organs and...

• Is Dehydration an Emergency?

  Dehydration refers to excessive loss of body fluids due to various reasons. Under normal conditions, the body’s requirement of fluid depends on the weight of the body. When there is loss of fluid in the form of sweat, vomiting, diarrhea, or excess production of urine, one should replace the fluid...