Dr. Nathan Jové

About Dr. Jové

Nathan Jové, M.D. is a third generation orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Jové has followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, Dr. Julio Jové, and his father, Dr. Maurice Jové. Dr. Jové earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Emory University. He received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jové then trained at the Detroit Medical Center where he worked for a significant portion of his training at Detroit Receiving Hospital – the largest trauma center in Detroit. Dr. Jové trained with physicians who took care of the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red Wings.

In 2023, Dr. Jové became the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Emory Decatur Hospital.

Dr. Jové has presented his research all over the country, including a prestigious opportunity for an oral presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Conference in March 2013. He was given the honor of Chief Resident for his program throughout his final year of residency.

Recently, Dr. Jové has performed the first outpatient Total Joint Replacements at Emory Decatur Hospital. Working with their Joints Solutions Center, Dr. Jové has started the era of outpatient total joint surgery at Emory Decatur Hospital. Dr. Jové will also help Piedmont Eastside Medical develop their outpatient total joints program.

Dr. Jové is also in charge of developing the Hip Fracture Program at Emory Decatur to expedite the care of elderly with hip fractures. As an expert in hip fractures, Dr. Jové's initiatives will lead to shorter hospital stays, decreased complications and better hospital preparation and management of these patients. If you're at Emory Decatur Hospital or Piedmont Eastside Medical Center and have a hip fracture, you'll know who to ask for!

Dr. Jové has been granted privileges to perform surgery at the Piedmont West Surgery Center in Atlanta, GA. He will be performing outpatient procedures there.

Dr Nathan Jové presenting his research on hip and knee replacements at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery national meeting.

Education

High School: Atlanta International School, Atlanta GA
Undergraduate: Emory University, Atlanta GA
Medical School: Temple University, Philadelphia PA
Residency: Detroit Medical Center, Detroit MI
Chief Resident: Detroit Medical Center, Detroit MI

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish
French

A New Era: Outpatient Total Joint Replacements

As the first physician at Dekalb Medical Center to perform Outpatient Total Joint Replacement, Dr. Jové has worked with the Joint Solution Center at Dekalb Medical to ensure a safety first approach to outpatient total joints. 10 years ago, the concept of an outpatient total joint replacement was unheard of. Today we now see medicare approving total knee replacements as outpatients! While the times are changing, Dr. Jové is at the forefront of outpatient total joint replacement. He has developed injections used intraoperatively to reduce pain, worked tirelessly to develop a minimally invasive approach and even does a plastic surgery closure!
How is this possible? Dr. Jové has a full program guide he will go through with you in the office concerning your joint replacement. His program is extremely patient specific, given that he is one of the leaders in outpatient joint replacement in the Atlanta metropolitan area, you should expect a personalized experience that eases the mind about your joint replacement.
Our team at Atlanta Bone and Joint has created some online resources to help you prepare for an outpatient total joint replacement. See if you are a candidate today.