Kurt C. Hirshorn, MD

About Dr. Hirshorn

Dr. Hirshorn is a board-certified, fellowship-trained joint replacement specialist with advanced training focused specifically on hip and knee replacement, minimally invasive techniques, revision surgery and complex reconstruction.

He earned his medical degree and Master of Public Health from the University of South Florida and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Atlanta Medical Center. He went on to complete advanced fellowship training in adult reconstruction and joint replacement at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH University.

Throughout his career, Dr. Hirshorn has worked with leaders in joint replacement surgery, minimally invasive surgery, implant design and testing. He has also served as an assistant team physician for the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Thrashers.

A Tampa Bay native, Dr. Hirshorn is committed to helping patients regain independence, improve their quality of life and move forward with confidence.

Specialized Care for Your Hips and Knees

When joint pain begins limiting your mobility and quality of life, understanding your treatment options is an important first step. Dr. Hirshorn provides specialized care for patients with conditions affecting the hip and knee, including arthritis and joint damage that may eventually require joint replacement.

His areas of expertise include:

• Total hip replacement
• Total knee replacement
• Revision hip and knee replacement
• Complex hip and knee reconstruction
• Minimally invasive hip and knee replacement
• Outpatient joint replacement

Advanced Joint Replacement With Your Goals in Mind

No two patients are exactly alike – and neither are their treatment plans.

Dr. Hirshorn considers your symptoms, medical history, activity level and goals when developing a treatment plan. When surgery is recommended, he uses advanced techniques tailored to the individual patient and procedure.

His specialized training includes minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, revision joint replacement and complex hip and knee reconstruction.

For appropriately selected patients, hip or knee replacement may also be performed through an outpatient pathway, allowing patients to return home the same day with a structured recovery plan.

Hip Replacement

Hip arthritis and joint damage can make everyday activities, from walking and exercising to traveling and spending time with family, more difficult.

Total hip replacement replaces the damaged surfaces of the hip joint with implant components. The goal is to reduce pain and improve function, mobility and everyday activity.

Dr. Hirshorn has advanced fellowship training in hip replacement and minimally invasive hip replacement techniques.

Revision Hip & Knee Replacement

Sometimes a previous joint replacement requires additional treatment.

Revision joint replacement may be recommended when an existing implant develops a complication or no longer functions as intended. These procedures can be more complex than a first-time joint replacement and may require specialized expertise.

Dr. Hirshorn has advanced fellowship training in revision hip and knee replacement and complex joint reconstruction.

Outpatient Joint Replacement – Could You Go Home the Same Day?

Advances in joint replacement have made outpatient surgery an option for some appropriately selected patients.

Depending on your health, medical history, home support and the type of procedure you need, you may be able to return home the day of surgery as part of a coordinated outpatient pathway.

Your care team will help determine whether outpatient joint replacement is appropriate for you and develop a plan for your surgery and recovery.