Dr. Jake Hawkins is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive anterior total hip replacement and muscle-sparing total knee replacement. He offers a comprehensive approach to joint care, combining advanced surgical techniques with nonsurgical and orthobiologic treatment options to help patients restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve quality of life. He takes a patient-centered, individualized approach, carefully considering each patient’s anatomy, lifestyle, and goals to develop customized treatment plans.

Dr. Hawkins performs the direct anterior approach total hip replacement, a muscle-sparing technique that accesses the hip joint from the front of the body. This approach avoids cutting major muscles and may result in less postoperative pain, faster recovery, improved early mobility, and a lower risk of dislocation.

Similarly, Dr. Hawkins performs muscle-sparing kinematic total knee replacement, an advanced technique that restores the knee’s natural anatomy and joint alignment. By respecting each patient’s unique knee kinematics, this approach may result in improved range of motion, reduced postoperative pain, a more natural-feeling knee, and faster recovery compared to traditional mechanically aligned knee replacement.

In addition, Dr. Hawkins specializes in robotic- and navigation-assisted hip and knee replacement, utilizing advanced technology to enhance surgical precision, implant positioning, and soft-tissue balance. Robotic assistance allows for detailed preoperative planning and real-time intraoperative guidance, supporting improved accuracy and consistency.

Dr. Hawkins also offers advanced, minimally invasive treatment options for patients who may benefit from joint preservation or wish to explore nonsurgical alternatives for other conditions. Depending on a patient's condition and treatment goals, a variety of injection-based therapies may be considered as part of a personalized care plan. These innovative therapies are used to help reduce pain, improve function, and support the body's natural healing response in select musculoskeletal conditions.

Dr. Hawkins earned his undergraduate degree in exercise science from Florida State University in Tallahassee, followed by his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Florida State University College of Medicine. He then completed a 5-year residency in orthopaedic surgery at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. To further specialize in joint replacement and revision surgery, Dr. Hawkins completed a prestigious adult reconstruction fellowship at the University of Florida College of Medicine and UF Health Shands Hospital. This advanced training empowers him to deliver state-of-the-art care with precision, compassion, and innovation.

Outside of his surgical practice, Dr. Hawkins enjoys playing golf, fishing, exercising, visiting the beach, boating, hunting, traveling, and spending quality time with his family. His active lifestyle mirrors his dedication to health and wellness, which he brings to his practice every day.

If you are seeking expert care in robotic joint replacement, kinematic knee replacement, anterior hip replacement, or biologic injections, schedule a consultation with Dr. Hawkins today. Discover the benefits of personalized orthopaedic treatment designed for faster recovery, reduced pain, and superior outcomes.