About
Justin M. Head, MS, DO
Husband and Father
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My wife and I met in 2005, while I was in undergraduate school at Middle Tennessee State University. Together, we have been through Graduate School, Medical School, Residency, and Fellowship. We both grew up in the Nashville, Tennessee area and are so happy to be back in the South. We enjoy outdoor activities and music along with our two daughters.
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Physician and Surgeon
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Following a both-bone forearm fracture at age 8, I aspired to become an orthopedic surgeon. I am fortunate to have realized this life-long goal and focus my practice on hip and knee reconstruction.
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During Orthopedic Surgery residency training at Michigan State, I found that hip and knee replacement patients were among the most happy and appreciative. It is my pleasure to restore quality of life to those affected by hip and knee arthritis.
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My focus is to use cutting-edge technology backed by scientific literature to deliver an individualized treatment plan and effectively treat hip and knee pain.

Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine
DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. Harrogate, TN July 2009 – May 2013
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Master of Science: Cell and Molecular Biology (Summa Cum Laude)
Middle Tennessee State University. Murfreesboro, TN June 2007 – July 2009
Bachelor of Science: Biology (major), Chemistry (minor)
Middle Tennessee State University. Murfreesboro, TN August 2003 – June 2007
POST GRADUATE EDUCATION
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Adult Reconstruction Fellowship August 2018 – July 2019
Hedley Orthopedic Institute. Phoenix, AZ
Orthopedic Surgery Residency and Internship
Genesys Regional Medical Center. Grand Blanc, MI July 2013 – June 2018
CERTIFICATIONS
MAKO Robotic-assisted Partial Knee, Total Knee, Total Hip certified surgeon 2019
Oxford Partial Knee trained surgeon 2016
Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2018
Advanced Trauma Life Support 2013
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PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
Sigma Sigma Phi – Honorary Osteopathic Service Fraternity 2013 Awarded
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Publications –
Head JM. Periprosthetic Distal Femur Fractures: Review of Current Treatment Options. Reconstructive Review. Volume 7, Number 4, 2017.
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Head JM, Nelson R, Dyball ME, Lawrence BD. Native Patella Retention Versus Resurfacing in a Cohort of Staged Bilateral Total Knee Patients. Reconstructive Review. Volume 7, Number 3, September, 2017.
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Head JM. Ethylene Glycol Ingestion Masked By Concomitant Ethanol Intoxication.
British Medical Journal – Case Reports (online). 2012.doi:10.1136/bcr.12.2011.5326
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Master’s Thesis –
Head JM. “UV-Induced Apoptosis in Neuro-2a Cells Occurs in the Absence of Classic Nuclear Biochemical and Morphological Changes”. Middle Tennessee State University. 2009.
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Presentations –
Cell Death Mechanisms and Cancer Therapy Conference 2010 San Diego, CA
Scholars Day 2009 Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
South Eastern Lipid Research Conference 2008 Pine Mountain, GA
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INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS
Chief Resident of Orthopedic Surgery – Genesys Regional Medical Center 2017-2018
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Clinical Faculty – Michigan State University Department of Osteopathic Surgical Subspecialties 2015 – Current
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Graduate Teaching Assistant – Department of Anatomy, DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harrogate, TN. 2010
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Anatomy Lab Cadaver Prosector, DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harrogate, TN. 2010
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN. 2008-2009
Student Mentor and Academic Tutor, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN. 2007-2008
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