William A Jiranek MD
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery
Professor and Vice Chair, Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University
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4709 Creekstone DriveDept. of Orthopaedic SurgeryDurham, NC 27703
Phone+1 919-684-2812
Fax+1 919-660-5022
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Summary
- Dr. William Jiranek is an orthopedic surgeon based in Durham, NC, specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery. He holds a professorship and vice chair position at Duke University Health System and previously served as Chief of Adult Reconstruction at VCU Health. Dr. Jiranek completed his medical education and training at prestigious institutions including Harvard Medical School and Tufts Medical Center. His professional focus centers on diagnosis and treatment of arthritis of the hip and knee. He has actively contributed to the field with several publications, particularly in osteoarthritis management and joint infections. He has been recognized with multiple CMS Meaningful Use Stage certifications for his clinical work from 2013 to 2017.
Education & Training
Massachusetts General HospitalAdult Reconstruction, 1991 - 1992- Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolChief Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990 - 1991
Tufts Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1991
MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore)Internship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1985 - 1986
University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1985
Certifications & Licensure
NC State Medical License 2017 - 2026
VA State Medical License 1992 - 2024
MA State Medical License 1986 - 2009
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification PowerChart (Clinical), Cerner Corporation, 2013-2015, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification PowerChart (CQM), Cerner Corporation, 2013-2015, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart, FirstNet, HealthSentry and P2 Sentinel, Cerner Corporation, 2013-2015, 2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Peg Shearing as a Method of Failure in Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene Patellar Components Used in Patellofemoral Arthroplasty.Morgan Pierce, Justin Leal, Fredrick Baker Mills, Jason Shah, Michael P Bolognesi
Arthroplasty Today. 2026-08-01 - Apolipoprotein E Mimetic Peptide CN-105 and Postoperative Delirium in Older Patients: The Phase 2 MARBLE Randomized Clinical Trial.Noah J Timko, Mary Cooter Wright, Melody R Smith, Piper C Boykin, Jacqueline M Emerson
JAMA Network Open. 2026-04-01 - The "five-second" rule for dropped food: does it apply to dropped medical objects in the operating room? A randomized study of disinfection approaches for contaminated...Bobby Glenn Warren, Samuel Rosas, Eduardo Villoch, Amanda M Graves, Aaron Barrett
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 2026-03-26
Press Mentions
Moximed Gets FDA Marketing Authorisation for MISHA Knee SystemApril 11th, 2023- FDA Authorizes Marketing of MISHA™ Knee System for People Suffering from Knee OsteoarthritisApril 10th, 2023
What Kind of Complications Are There for Patients w/type 1 Diabetes Going in for a Knee Replacement?June 12th, 2018
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