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Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD

(953 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1999)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

11675 Jollyville Road Suite 207
Austin, TX 78759

(512) 856-1000

Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD is affiliated with Ascension, St. David's HealthCare, Dell Seton Medical Center, The University of Texas (UT) System, Austin Orthopedic Institute, Ascension Seton Hays, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Ascension Seton Williamson, JOEL H HURT MD PLLC, Ascension Seton Northwest and St. David's Surgical Hospital St. David's South Austin Medical Center.

Office Locations

Ascension Seton Northwest

11675 Jollyville Road Suite 207
Austin, TX 78759

(512) 856-1000

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1670 Highway 7 1 E Suite D
Bastrop, TX 78602

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1701 N Us Highway 281
Marble Falls, TX 78654

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6818 Austin Center Boulevard Suite 200
Austin, TX 78731

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Some issues Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“After flying 3 1/2 hours to Port-au-Prince, Dr. Joel Hurt, an orthopedic surgeon who went on the trip, said he and the other doctors unloaded the 2 or 3 pounds of supplies they had brought on the...”—"Medical missionaries return from Haiti with stories of faith, courage", Austin American-Statesman, September 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

reconstructive surgery

total knee replacement

In 2023, Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD performed more joint reconstruction, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, reconstructive surgery, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	186
doctor visit	757
hip imaging	80
hospital care	11
injections	214
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	34
musculoskeletal imaging	326
pelvic imaging	59
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	351

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	174
doctor visit	684
hip imaging	68
injections	174
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	17
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	26
musculoskeletal imaging	314
pelvic imaging	65
reconstructive surgery	17
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	369

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	61
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2014 were X-rays, injections, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	214
doctor visit	820
hip imaging	88
injections	229
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	33
musculoskeletal imaging	183
pelvic imaging	83
reconstructive surgery	14
X-rays	233

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	425
Black	23
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	56
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2015 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	235
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	18
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	782
hip imaging	70
injections	251
joint surgery	39
lower extremity surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	33
musculoskeletal imaging	151
pelvic imaging	60
reconstructive surgery	17
spinal procedures	16
upper extremity surgery	22
X-rays	194

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	362
Female	594

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	812
Black	48
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	464
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	96
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2016 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	290
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	22
doctor visit	746
hip imaging	17
injections	306
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	24
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	37
musculoskeletal imaging	132
reconstructive surgery	24
spinal procedures	15
X-rays	91

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	52
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2017 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	334
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	35
doctor visit	875
hip imaging	15
hospital care	11
injections	334
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	35
lower extremity surgery	35
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
musculoskeletal imaging	155
reconstructive surgery	35
spinal procedures	32
X-rays	143

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	468
Black	24
Hispanic	28
Asian	29
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	58
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2018 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	400
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	27
doctor visit	965
hip imaging	21
hospital care	13
injections	419
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	26
lower extremity surgery	26
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	21
musculoskeletal imaging	172
reconstructive surgery	26
spinal procedures	29
X-rays	163

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	343

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	517
Black	21
Hispanic	32
Asian	25
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	52
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2019 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	491
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	32
doctor visit	1026
hip imaging	14
injections	510
joint surgery	48
lower extremity surgery	48
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	32
musculoskeletal imaging	201
reconstructive surgery	48
spinal procedures	38
X-rays	175

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	530
Black	16
Hispanic	37
Asian	41
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	357
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	66
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2020 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	389
doctor visit	885
hip imaging	20
injections	409
joint surgery	52
lower extremity surgery	37
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20
musculoskeletal imaging	183
reconstructive surgery	52
spinal procedures	26
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	172

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	52
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD in 2020

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2021 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	337
doctor visit	747
injections	352
joint surgery	46
lower extremity surgery	46
musculoskeletal imaging	129
reconstructive surgery	46
spinal procedures	24
X-rays	153

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	12
Hispanic	21
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	32
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	255
doctor visit	616
injections	255
joint surgery	62
lower extremity surgery	62
manual therapy	70
musculoskeletal imaging	138
reconstructive surgery	62
rehabilitation	152
spinal procedures	20
X-rays	158

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	24
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	3
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Austin, TX were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	300
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	26
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	809
hip imaging	43
hospital care	11
injections	313
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	30
manual therapy	70
minimally invasive procedures	22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
musculoskeletal imaging	189
pelvic imaging	66
reconstructive surgery	32
rehabilitation	152
spinal procedures	24
upper extremity surgery	18
X-rays	200

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	14
Non-Hispanic White	432
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	28
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	145
85 and over	49
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	267

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1999. He completed residency at Parkland Health & Hospital System. He is certified by the The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1999)

Residency: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Board Certification: The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

St. David's HealthCare

Dell Seton Medical Center

The University of Texas (UT) System

Austin Orthopedic Institute

Ascension Seton Hays

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Ascension Seton Williamson

JOEL H HURT MD PLLC

Ascension Seton Northwest

St. David's Surgical Hospital St. David's South Austin Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 953 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Austin, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joel H. Hurt, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medinc of Texas	$6,467 $6,467
Stryker Corporation	$1,563 Mako $1,288	ROBOTICS $122	Gamma $62	Reunion $8	$83
Medacta USA, Inc.	$1,182 GMK Sphere $695	AMIStem $340	Mpact $50	Primary Shoulder $28	Reverse Shoulder $24	Other $45
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,163 $1,163
MEDACTA USA	$276 Knee $276
Other	$567 Dynasplint $109	Implate $50	ROSA-Knee $48	PROCLAIM $42	ON-Q* PUMP AND ACCESSORIES $40	Other $279

**Types of Payments**
Education	$6,617
Food and Beverage	$3,059
Travel and Lodging	$1,542

Biography

Dr. Joel Hurt is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He speaks Spanish. Areas of expertise for Dr. Hurt include musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Hurt's hospital/clinic affiliations include Dell Seton Medical Center and St. David's HealthCare. He graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and then he performed his residency at Parkland Health & Hospital System. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5).