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Jason L. Dickherber, MD
Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon
Foothills Region
Hickory
Hickory
Foothills Region
Orthopedic Clinic Hours
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Monday: |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Tuesday: |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Wednesday: |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Thursday: |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Friday: |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Orthopedic Urgent Care Hours
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Monday: |
9:00AM - 8:00PM |
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Tuesday: |
9:00AM - 8:00PM |
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Wednesday: |
9:00AM - 8:00PM |
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Thursday: |
9:00AM - 8:00PM |
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Friday: |
9:00AM - 8:00PM |
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Saturday: |
10:00AM - 2:00PM |
Sherrills Ford
Sherrills Ford
Foothills Region
Contact
Phone: (828) 459-OUCH
Phone: Physical Therapy (828) 782-3245
Fax: (828) 478-1197
Orthopedic Clinic Hours
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Monday: |
8:00AM- 4:00PM |
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Tuesday: |
8:00AM- 4:00PM |
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Wednesday: |
8:00AM- 4:00PM |
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Thursday: |
8:00AM- 4:00PM |
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Friday: |
8:00AM- 12:00PM |
Statesville
Statesville
Foothills Region
Contact
Phone: (828) 459-OUCH
Phone: Physical Therapy (704) 883-5171
Fax: (704) 380-4956
Orthopedic Clinic Hours
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Monday: |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Tuesday: |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Wednesday: |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Thursday: |
1:00PM- 5:00PM |
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Friday: |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Jason L. Dickherber, MD
Fellowship-trained Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon
Foothills Region
Hickory
Hickory
Foothills Region
Orthopedic Clinic Hours
|
Monday: |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
|
Tuesday: |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
|
Wednesday: |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Thursday: |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Friday: |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Orthopedic Urgent Care Hours
|
Monday: |
9:00AM - 8:00PM |
|
Tuesday: |
9:00AM - 8:00PM |
|
Wednesday: |
9:00AM - 8:00PM |
|
Thursday: |
9:00AM - 8:00PM |
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Friday: |
9:00AM - 8:00PM |
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Saturday: |
10:00AM - 2:00PM |
Sherrills Ford
Sherrills Ford
Foothills Region
Contact
Phone: (828) 459-OUCH
Phone: Physical Therapy (828) 782-3245
Fax: (828) 478-1197
Orthopedic Clinic Hours
|
Monday: |
8:00AM- 4:00PM |
|
Tuesday: |
8:00AM- 4:00PM |
|
Wednesday: |
8:00AM- 4:00PM |
|
Thursday: |
8:00AM- 4:00PM |
|
Friday: |
8:00AM- 12:00PM |
Statesville
Statesville
Foothills Region
Contact
Phone: (828) 459-OUCH
Phone: Physical Therapy (704) 883-5171
Fax: (704) 380-4956
Orthopedic Clinic Hours
|
Monday: |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
|
Tuesday: |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Wednesday: |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Thursday: |
1:00PM- 5:00PM |
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Friday: |
8:00AM - 5:00PM |
Dr. Jason Dickherber is a fellowship-trained orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgeon, applying advanced techniques of both operative and non-operative treatment to conditions of the hand, wrist, and elbow to minimize pain while maximizing function.
Dr. Dickherber was raised in rural Missouri and obtained his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Saint Louis University. While at SLU, he pursued additional training in anatomy and neuroanatomy that included teaching and research opportunities. He obtained his medical degree from Marshall University where he received Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Society honors. Dr. Dickherber subsequently completed his orthopedic training at the University of Chicago followed by a fellowship at Brown University in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery. During his training Dr. Dickherber contributed to numerous publications, book chapters, and presentations on a variety of orthopedic topics with a focus on hand and upper extremity conditions. Dr. Dickherber provides comprehensive hand, wrist, and elbow care with a particular interest in upper extremity nerve and fracture reconstruction.
Outside of the office, Dr. Dickherber enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, the outdoors, and staying active. He is excited to join the Foothills region and looks forward to helping his community maximize function.
Conditions Treated
- Upper extremity trauma including fractures and ligament injuries
- Peripheral nerve compression and reconstruction
- Minimally Invasive wrist & elbow arthroscopy
- Hand, wrist, and elbow arthroplasty
- Sports & Workers’ Compensation injuries of the hand, wrist, and elbow
Education & Training
- Undergraduate and Graduate: Saint Louis University
- Medical School: Marshall University
- Residency: University of Chicago
- Fellowship: Brown University
Research & Publications
Dr. Jason Dickherber is a fellowship-trained orthopedic hand surgeon with published research focused on hand surgery, upper extremity trauma, peripheral nerve injuries, trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome, fingertip disorders, and orthopedic trauma. His work has been published in leading peer-reviewed orthopedic journals and medical textbooks.
- Infection Rate and Antibiotic Administration for Urban Low-Energy Gunshot Wounds at an Academic Level I Trauma Center
Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2025) - Articular Involvement with Retrograde Headless Compression Screw Fixation of the Metacarpal
Journal of Hand Surgery (2022) - Gunshot-Related Lower Extremity Nerve Injuries
European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology (2022) - Temporal Relationship of Corticosteroid Injection and Open Release for Trigger Finger and Correlation with Postoperative Deep Infections
Journal of Hand Surgery (2021) - Multiligamentous Knee Injuries: Current Concepts Review
Journal of Knee Surgery (2021) - Gunshot-Related Upper Extremity Nerve Injuries at a Level I Trauma Center
Journal of Hand Surgery (2021) - Diagnostic Value of MRI and Radiographs of the Knee to Identify Osteochondral Lesions in Acute Patellar Instability
Journal of Knee Surgery (2021) - Acute Hematogenous Osteomyelitis of the Scapula: A Case Report
JBJS Case Connector (2020) - Use of a Novel and Inexpensive Radiolucent Soft Tissue Protector for Insertion of Proximal Locking Screws in Femoral Retrograde Intramedullary Nailing
Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma (2020) - Post-Laminectomy Instability
Seminars in Spine Surgery (2019)
Book Chapters
- Glomus Tumors
An Evidence-Based Approach to the Fingertip Diseases (Thieme, 2024) - Pronator Syndrome
Ferri’s Clinical Advisor 2023 (Elsevier) - Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Ferri’s Clinical Advisor 2023 (Elsevier) - Choice of Minimally Invasive Approaches: A Review of Unique Risks and Complications
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Surgical Techniques and Disease Management, 2nd Edition (Springer, 2019)
Specialties & Services
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