“The Fairbanks Orthopedic Center addresses all musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. We are experienced and skilled in dealing with the bone and joint problems of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric population. We are committed to the restoration of function in our patients, and to achieve this, we employ the highest quality of both surgical and non-surgical care and rehabilitation. In addition, our Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy departments utilize highly trained specialists whose goal is to return the patient to activity in a rapid but prudent fashion.”

Dr. J. H. Fairbanks completed his undergraduate work at Rhodes College, Memphis, TN (BS Biology-1979). He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical Center in New Orleans, LA, (1983). Following a flexible internship at Charity Hospital, New Orleans and a surgical internship at the University of Tennessee School of Medicine he completed his residency in Orthopedics at Tulane University School of Medicine (1990). Dr. Fairbanks authored a publication in 1991 entitled Seminars in Spine Surgery: Instability in the Appendicular Skeleton, as well as a textbook chapter (2000) in Orthopedic Sports Medicine entitled “Labral Tears in Throwing Sports”.

Before entering private practice in Natchez, MS in 1998, he practiced with Orthopedic Associates of Abilene, TX from 1991-97. During this time, he was Musculoskeletal Chairman and Pharmacy and Therapeutics Chairman at the Hendrick Medical Center of Abilene. He also served on Hendrick's Professional Activities and CQI Committees. In 2000 he was Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham.

Office Location
Fairbanks Orthopedic Center
Riverpark Medical Center
107 Front Street
Vidalia, LA 71373
Phone: 318-336-2212

Special Clinical Interests
Sports Medicine
Arthroscopic Surgery
Total Joint Replacement

Board Certification
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Board of Independent Medical Examiners
Arthroscopic Association of North America Medical School
Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA-1983
Residency
Department of Orthopedics, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA - 1985-90

Fellowships
American Sports Medicine Institute – 1997 (Arthroscopy/Sports Medicine)
DePaul Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. (Total Joints)
Elmwood Medical Center, Jefferson, LA (Spine)

Selected Present Activities
Board of Trustees, Riverpark Medical Center
Chief of Surgery, Natchez Community Hospital