Dr. Hampton specializes in joint replacement and joint preservation surgery of the hip and knee, including complex primary & revision joint replacement surgery. He incorporates the latest technology in the form of robotics, computer navigation, and custom knee replacements to ensure accuracy and improved results. He is adept in muscle sparing direct anterior and mini-posterior hip replacement surgery allowing out-patient surgery, rapid recovery, and a quicker return to an active lifestyle. He also specializes in Sports Medicine and the arthroscopic treatment of hip, knee, and shoulder injuries to restore function and mobility. Dr. Hampton’s treatment philosophy involves personalized treatments, both operative and non-operative, that are supported by the latest evidence. He believes shared decision-making with his patients is the best way to provide care that is individualized, compassionate, and most likely to achieve their goals.
Dr. Hampton is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University and received his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine. As an officer in the U.S. Army, he completed his orthopaedic residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He attended the prestigious Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery/Weill Medical College at Cornell University in New York City. He served as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University and on Academic staff at Weill Medical College at Cornell University.
Dr. Hampton has extensive experience as an Orthopaedic surgeon in both civilian and military settings. His 11 years of active service included multiple operational deployments, overseas tours, and humanitarian missions. While at Walter Reed and Landstuhl Region Medical Center in Germany, he was intimately involved in the care of wounded warriors returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. He continues his commitment to service as an advocate for veterans and military families.
Lastly, Dr. Hampton specializes in minimally invasive, robotic assisted (NAVIO) partial and total knee replacement, anterior hip replacement surgery and Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR), with an emphasis on rapid recovery, including out-patient surgery as an option.
STAFF POSITION
Florida Orthocare Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement, West Palm Beach, FL, 9/2018 – Present
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 9/2018 – Present
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter, FL, 9/2018 – Present
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, 7/2014 – 6/2017
Chief of Orthopaedics, 160th Forward Surgical Team, Miesau, Germany 7/2014 – 6/2017
Chief of Orthopaedic Service, Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital 121st Combat Support Hospital, United States Army Garrison Yongsan, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 4/2013 – 7/2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital 121st Combat Support Hospital, United States Army Garrison Yongsan, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 7/2012 – 4/2013
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 7/24/2014
FELLOWSHIP
Adult Reconstruction & Joint Replacement, Hospital for Special Surgery, NY, NY, 8/2017 – 7/2018
RESIDENCY
Orthopaedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center/National Capitol Consortium, Bethesda, MD, 7/2007 – 6/2012
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
Orthopaedic Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center/National Capital Consortium, Bethesda, MD, 7/2009 – 6/2010
INTERNSHIP
Orthopaedic Surgery Internship, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, 7/2006 – 6/2007
EDUCATION
Doctor of Medicine, 8/2002 – 5/2006 Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC
Biology :
Bachelor of Science, 8/1998 – 5/2002
Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Academic Staff at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University 9/2017 - 2018
Assistant Professor at the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences 7/2012 – Present
LICENSE
Florida – 3/2018 – Present
California – 2/2018 – Present
MILITARY
Training :
Commissioned MAJ. USA, MC, 6/2012
Commissioned CPT. USA, MC, 6/2006
Combat Casualty Care Course 7/2007
Officer Basic Course 8/2003
Awards :
Army Service Ribbon 9/2002
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 9/2002
National Defense Service Medal 9/2002
Army Achievement Medal 7/2012
Army Commendation Medal 7/2014
TRAINING
BLS:
5/2019
ACLS:
6/2017
SOCIETIES
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 8/2006 – present, Fellow
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, 4/2017- present, Fellow
Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, 9/2006 – present, Member
T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society, 10/2019 – present, Member