Jerry Speight Grimes Jr. MD FAOA
Foot & Ankle Surgery
Associate Professor,Program Director Orthopaedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine
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3601 4th St STOP 9436Lubbock, TX 79430
Phone+1 806-743-4263
Fax+1 806-743-1394
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Summary
- Dr. Jerry Grimes Jr. is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery based in Lubbock, TX. He completed his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine, followed by an orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, and a foot and ankle fellowship at Idaho Foot and Ankle. His clinical interests include foot deformity, Achilles tendon injuries, and foot and ankle surgery. He has authored several publications focusing on orthopaedic research, including studies on Achilles tendon rupture, Medicare payment differences in orthopaedic subspecialties, and non-surgical treatments for foot conditions.
Education & Training
University of New Mexico School of MedicineResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1999 - 2004
University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 1999
Idaho Foot and Ankle FellowshipFoot and Ankle
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2005 - 2027
NM State Medical License 2003 - 2015
ID State Medical License 2004 - 2006
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification PowerChart (eRx), Cerner Corporation, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification PowerChart Touch, Cerner Corporation, 2013-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification HealthSentry, Cerner Corporation, 2013-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Association of polypharmacy and medication class diversity with postoperative complications following operative ankle fracture repair.Isaac Edwards, Thane Thomas, Cameron Miller, Bryce L Palmer, Jenny Hudnall
Proceedings. 2026-09-01 - The Association of Body Mass Index and Achilles Tendon Rupture: A Retrospective Case-Control Study.W Chad Elliott, Alvin Ouseph, Alexander Abraham, Jarrod Martinez, Jerry S Grimes
Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics. 2025-01-01 - 1 citationsDifferences in Medicare payment and practice characteristics for orthopedic surgery subspecialties.Jack Allen, Colton Shepherd, Tanner Heaton, Nate Behrens, Alexander Dorius
Proceedings. 2025-01-01
Press Mentions
A College Student Fights an Insurance Denial to Get a Prosthetic Foot Before GraduationJanuary 8th, 2026
Professional Memberships
- Member
- American Orthopedic AssociationMember
- American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle SocietyMember
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