July 1, 2024
Jordan T. Willis, MD
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Jordan T. Willis, MD
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Newman Regional Health Medical Partners Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
1301 W. 12th Avenue,
Suite 105
Emporia, KS 66801

Biography

Dr. Willis was born and raised in Kansas. He obtained his biology degree from Kansas State University after playing soccer at the collegiate level for Manhattan Christian College. He then attended University of Kansas school of medicine for medical school where he was the president of the Adler, Orthopedic society.

From there his training continued in Wichita, Kansas at University of Kansas Wichita orthopedic surgery residency. During his residency he received expert level hands on training in the fields of trauma, sports, and adult joint reconstruction with advanced training and use of robotic joint replacement. He also was trained at the world renown Shriners hospital in St. Louis in the field of pediatric orthopedics.

Dr. Willis’ sports experiences prior to and during residency inspired him to complete a sports medicine and shoulder and elbow fellowship at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Jackson, MS and Tulane University Sports Medicine Institute.

During his time in fellowship, along with his coverage responsibilities for various high schools in the area, Ole Miss University, Tulane University with Dr. Felix H. Savoie. He also had the opportunity to spend dedicated time focusing on total joint replacement of the hip and knee with the prestigious Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center.


Whether it is on the sidelines, in the clinic, or in the operating room, Dr. Willis has a passion for taking care of patients in his community.

Dr. Willis very much enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife met at Kansas State University. They were married during medical school, and they are blessed with three children. With his family and friends his favorite activities include: playing and watching sports (Chiefs and Royals), hunting, fishing, volunteering at Kanakuk camps.

Jordan T. Willis, MD
Credentials and Education

  • Kansas State University, Bachelor of Science, Biology
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
  • Residency – Chief Resident UKSM-W Orthopedic Surgery
  • Fellowship – Mississippi Sports Medicine

Jordan T. Willis, MD
Affiliations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America

Jordan T. Willis, MD
Licensure

  • Kansas State Medical License

Jordan T. Willis, MD
Specialties

  • Upper and lower extremity fracture care
  • Shoulder
    Minimally-invasive shoulder surgery for rotator cuff repair, labrum repair, Latarjet shoulder stabilization, coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction, pec tendon repair, and anatomic and reverse total shoulder replacement
  • Elbow
    Minimally invasive management of medial and lateral epicondylitis (golfer’s and tennis elbow), collateral ligament reconstruction and repair, management of elbow dislocations, biceps tendon repair, triceps tendon repair, olecranon bursitis management, and arthroscopic management of elbow arthritis
  • Hip
    Minimally-invasive hip preservation surgery for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) with labrum debridement and repair, Open abductor and hamstring tendon repair, Direct anterior total hip replacement
  • Knee/ Leg
    Minimally-invasive knee surgery for cartilage and meniscus injuries including osteochondral allograft and meniscal transplantation, ACL/PCL/MCL/LCL repair and reconstruction, patella dislocation, osteotomy for angular and rotational deformity around the knee, quadriceps and patella tendon repair, and robotic assisted total knee replacement, Achilles tendon repair
  • Hand
    Carpal and ulnar tunnel release,
    Trigger finger release

Connect With Us

Newman Regional Health
1201 W 12th Avenue
Emporia, KS 66801
620-343-6800
Newman Medical Plaza
1301 W 12th Avenue
Emporia, KS 66801