Jerome R. Dunklin, M.D.

Hip & Knee Replacement, Shoulder & Knee Arthroscopy, and Lower Extremity Fracture Care Specialist

Jerome Robert Dunklin, M.D., was born and raised in Fresno, California, where he graduated from San Joaquin Memorial High School and was a member of the 1974 Valley Championship football team. He then attended Fresno City College, Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California, and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in biology from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. While in college, he participated in rugby, which he played on both the West Coast and in the Midwest.

Jerry was accepted into medical school at Creighton University and graduated in 1985. After medical school, he continued his study of medicine as a transitional intern at the Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center. After completing his internship in Michigan, Jerry was accepted into the orthopedic surgery residency program at the University of Missouri in Kansas City where he trained under Dr. Ken Lambert, who developed the modern technique for ACL reconstruction. During this period, he also worked with the team physicians for the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs. After serving on the faculty of the University of Missouri in Kansas City, Jerry completed a fellowship in sports medicine and ski trauma at the Tahoe Fracture and Orthopedic Medical Clinic with Drs. Randy Watson and Keith Swanson. The Tahoe Fracture and Orthopedic Medical Clinic is where Dr. Richard Stedman pioneered his successful program in sports trauma and reconstruction.

Jerry returned to Fresno in 1992 and founded a solo practice in orthopedic surgery. In 2001 he became a founding member of The Sierra Pacific Orthopedic Clinic in Fresno, California. Jerry enjoys practicing general orthopedics and specializes in sports-related injuries, fractures, total joint replacement, work-related injuries, and trauma. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Western Orthopaedic Association, California Medical Association, and the Fresno-Madera Medical Society. Jerry performs surgery primarily at St. Agnes Medical Center and the Fresno Surgery Center. He also serves on the Medical School Advisory Board for Creighton University.

In addition to his medical commitments, he enjoys travel, hiking, water skiing, golf, and spending time with is wife and three children. Jerry and his wife, Marianne, have been married for 20 years. Jerry and his family are parishioners of St. Paul Newman Center in Fresno, California.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Dunklin at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics, please call (559) 261-0234.

Education, Training, and Affiliations

Medical Degree, Creighton University
Internship, Michigan State University
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri
Fellowship, Sports Medicine and Ski Trauma, Tahoe Fracture and Orthopedic Medical Clinic
Member, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Member, Western Orthopaedic Association
Member, California Medical Association
Member, Fresno-Madera Medical Society

Specialty:

Hip & Knee Center

Shoulder & Upper Extremity Center

Total Joint Center

Patient Testimonials

"I have had many surgeries in your facility. At the age of 83, all of them have been successful and left me healed and pain free. I hope other people will enjoy the services of dedicated and skilled doctors the same as I have. I've had both knees repaired, a broken arm needing an external fixative, fractured wrist and ankle as well as three surgeries requiring anesthesia with great outcomes. I will have further surgeries as needed. Thank you for taking such good care of me." --Ruth P.

"As of this date, I'm very happy with my doctors. Before coming to SPOC, I could hardly walk because my knees were so bad. I saw Dr. Dunklin and he did the complete knee replacement on both knees a year apart. Now I've got complete freedom in going where I want and being able to walk and climb stairs. I haven't mastered the art of running yet, but I will. Dr. Johnson was great when I had a cyst on my finger. He got rid of it in one visit. Dr. Monetelone—what can I say? I love him. He has treated me for so many things. He is kind, and he listens to me. Thank you." --Darlene B.

"Dr. Dunklin is a very nice caring doctor. I feel I get the best care when I see him." -- Twila L.

"I went in for shoulder pain and loss of motion. I have been going to physical therapy and today to see the doctor. EVERYTHING is positive including my improvement. The staff at the doctor's office, staff at physical therapy, everyone has made this awful injury easier for me to deal with. My shoulder has improved greatly and without surgery, so I'm looking forward to more improvement still. The experience at physical therpay also at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics well I can't say enough about how helpful and kind the staff has been even while inflicting some pain:) It's the place to go for help!!!!!!!!" -- Pam K.

"I was on vacation in Europe and I slipped on the street and cracked my ankle in 2 locations. I saw the doctor on the ship and he set my ankle in a temporary cast. I purchased a boot in Barcelona the next day and began contacting Sierra Pacific Orthopedics through the Internet. The next day I had an appointment for the following Monday. Needless to say the flight home was miserable. My flight was cancelled and had to spend an extra night then get rerouted across Europe and the U.S. to get home. The flights were booked solid and I could not upgrade. Dr. Dunklin saw me immediately. I have never had to wait long for my appointments and Dr. Dunklin is wonderful. My ankle is healing, but I'm still on a knee scooter, but I sure can scoot fast. Thank you Sierra Pacific Orthopedics for wonderful, professional care." -- Nikki S.