Dr. Paul R. Jeffords in a suit and tie

Meet Dr. Paul R. Jeffords

A Trustworthy Orthopedic Doctor

Jamie

Google

Aug 19th, 2025

Easy to get a Quick appointment and have all my issues addressed. The office was friendly, efficient, and I left with a clear plan.

Tracey

Google

Aug 12th, 2025

Dr. Jeffries was very professional and was very attentive to my concerns regarding the pain I was experiencing from my work injury.

Sonia

Google

Aug 5th, 2025

Great Dr .. Felt very comfortable His whole set is well done Got my answers.

Alexander

Google

Aug 5th, 2025

Exceptional! Very thorough and patient. Dr. Jeffords seems genuinely vested in finding the best results for his patients. He was highly recommended and we were not disappointed. I would highly recommend him and Resurgens Orthopedics.

persis

Google

Jun 25th, 2025

Thanks to you and your staff for taking such good care of me.

michael

Google

Jun 24th, 2025

Dr. Jeffords is the best. He has taken care of me, my daughter and my son. All very good experiences.

Danielle

Google

Jun 10th, 2025

Dr Jeffords is a true professional.

Maritta

Google

Jun 4th, 2025

Dr Paul Jeffords was awesome, professional and kind. He prescribed me the correct medicine for my back pain. I’m feeling better already. Thanks so much!

Russell

Google

May 14th, 2025

Caring and professional

Vitals

Vitals

May 13th, 2025

He is the best hands down very caring and very knowledgeable Best Decision I ever made was to make him my doctor. Thank you.

Residency

  • Emory University; Atlanta, Georgia

Medical Degree

  • Tulane University School of Medicine; New Orleans, Louisiana

Associations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • North American Spine Society
  • Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • AO Spine Society
  • Spine Arthroplasty Society
  • Georgia Orthopaedic Society
  • Atlanta Orthopaedic Society

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Joseph's Hospital

Major Accomplishments

  • 2022 Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, The Atlantan & Modern Luxury Magazine
  • 2022 Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, Castle Connolly
  • 2021 Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, Atlanta Magazine
  • 2020 Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, Atlanta Magazine
  • 2018 Top Regional Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, Castle Connelly
  • Former Co-Medical Director, Resurgens Spine Center
  • Section Chief, Dept. of Orthopaedics - St. Joseph's Hospital
  • Georgia Orthopaedic Society's Thomas E. Whitesides, MD Award
  • Emory University Dept. of Orthopaedics Robert E. Kelly Society Award for Clinical Research

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Spine Disorders
  • Reconstructive Spine Surgery
  • Cervical Spine Surgery
  • Endoscopic and Laser Spine Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Artificial Disc Replacement

Fellowship

  • Texas Back Institute; Plano, Texas

Certifications

  • Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Staff Working With Paul R. Jeffords

Atlanta Magazine Top Doctors 2023
Every summer Atlanta Magazine presents a roster of the city’s best doctors, as selected by their peers. Congratulations to our physicians!
The Atlantan Magazine Top Doctors 2024
At the beginning of each year, The Atlantan announces their 2024 Top Doctors. Doctors are nominated by their peers and vetted by healthcare research group, Castle Connolly.
Top Spine Surgeon 2024 - Newsweek
Dr. Jeffords was named one of the the 150 best spine surgeons in America for 2024, per Newsweek.

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