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Dr. Jason Ferrel is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Physician with dual fellowship subspecialty training in orthopedic sports medicine surgery and spine surgery. Raised in Canton, Ohio, Dr. Ferrel earned his medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, where he was ranked first in a class of 104. He completed his orthopedic residency with Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, Ohio, where he served as Chief Orthopedic Surgery Resident and earned the John R. Kean Resident of the Year award. He completed a spine surgery fellowship at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, and a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.
He joined Orthopedic ONE in 2017 and enjoys caring for athletes and active individuals of all ages. Dr. Ferrel’s practice now focuses on orthopedic surgery and sports medicine conditions of the shoulder and knee. He also treats cartilage injuries and utilizes ortho biologics as appropriate.
Commonly Treated Shoulder Conditions and Procedures
- Rotator cuff repair surgery
- Managing failed and revision rotator cuff repairs
- Shoulder arthritis (arthropathy) and shoulder replacement (arthroplasty)
- Managing complications after shoulder replacement, such as infection and instability
- Shoulder dislocations and labral repair surgery
Commonly Treated Knee Conditions and Procedures
- Ligament tears and ligament reconstruction
- Meniscus tears and meniscus repair and preservation
- Cartilage injury and cartilage restoration and regenerative techniques (osteochondral allografts and autografts, and autologous chondrocyte implantation)
- Patellofemoral dislocations and corrective surgery
Dr. Ferrel enjoys being involved in the community, and time spent with family and friends, especially in the mountains.
Clinic Locations
Surgery Locations
Education
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Undergraduate:
University of Akron -
Medical School:
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine -
Orthopedic Residency:
Mount Carmel Health System -
Fellowship:
Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky -
Fellowship:
Orthopedic Spine Surgery, University of Utah Medical Center and University Orthopedic Center, Salt Lake City, Utah -
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Titles, Honors & Awards
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Awards
Castle Connolly Top Doctors - John R. Kean Resident of the Year Award 2015
Associations
- Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA)
- Arthritis Foundation's Community Network Committee
Research & Teaching
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Clinical Educator
St. Ann's Family Practice, Mount Carmel College of Nursing -
Research
Ohio Academy Family Physicians Lecture - Actively peer reviews and presents at top associations including Mid-American Orthopedic Association and The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an orthopedic surgeon and a sports medicine physician?
An orthopedic surgeon treats conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons and can perform surgery when necessary. Sports medicine focuses on preventing and rehabilitating activity-related injuries.
Orthopedic ONE’s sports medicine program includes primary care sports medicine physicians, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers and physical therapists. The right provider depends on the condition and whether surgical expertise may be needed.
What are the symptoms of an ACL tear?
An ACL injury can destabilize the knee and may cause instability during sports or everyday activities. Sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse place repeated stress on the ACL due to frequent jumping and changing direction. However, ACL injuries are rarely caused by contact and are not limited to competitive athletes. Adults can experience ACL tears during recreational activities, low-intensity sports, and even awkward falls. Because other knee injuries can cause similar problems, an evaluation is needed for an accurate diagnosis. Orthopedic ONE’s sports medicine specialists treat ACL injuries and other activity-related knee conditions.
What is the difference between arthritis and a sports injury?
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition caused by cartilage breakdown. It can lead to chronic pain, swelling, stiffness and structural changes within a joint. Orthopedic ONE provides joint preservation treatments intended to relieve symptoms and slow joint deterioration.
Sports injuries are generally related to overuse, repetitive activity, collisions or falls. They may include strains, sprains, fractures, dislocations and tendon or ligament tears. These conditions are evaluated through Orthopedic ONE’s sports medicine program.