The Bone and Joint Institute of South Georgia Opens

August 24, 2010 – JESUP, GA – The Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia opened its new, 15,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility on August 23rd at 110 Professional Court, off Sunset Boulevard, in Jesup. Formerly Kenerly Orthopaedic Center, the new location provides convenient, comprehensive orthopaedic services, featuring on-site Open MRI and x-ray services and an ambulatory surgery center.

“We’re excited to be practicing in our new facility, and grateful for the continued support of our patients and the whole community,” said Dr. J Lex Kenerly III. “We’ll continue to use our extensive experience and cutting- edge technology to provide our patients the expert, compassionate care and the personal attention they expect from us.” Kenerly went on to say that dates for a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house will be announced soon.

Kenerly has been serving ten Southeast Georgia counties for over 22 years. The new Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia, featuring even more on-site services, gives patients even better, more comprehensive care in one facility convenient to all ten counties.

Kenerly, a Jesup native, has practiced orthopaedic surgery in the region for more than 22 years. He specializes in sports medicine, total joint replacement of the hip, knee, and shoulder. Kenerly is a graduate of Wayne Country High School, The University of Georgia, and the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine. After medical school, he completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at the Greenville Hospital System and Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children in Greenville, South Carolina, and returned to his hometown to open his current practice.

For more information, contact:
Davina Simmons
912.427.0800, ext 1041
Dsimmons@bjisg.com