CHN Brings Orthopedic Services Back to Curry County
Expands Access with First-Ever Local Hip and Knee ReplacementsGold Beach, OR – Curry Health Network (CHN) is proud to announce the return of orthopedic care to Curry County beginning October 7, 2025, marking the first time in more than five years that local patients will have access to these essential services. For the first time ever, total hip and knee replacements will be available close to home at Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach, eliminating the need for residents to travel long distances for specialized surgical care.
Orthopedic coverage at CHN is made possible through a trusted partnership with Rural Physicians Group, a national physician-led practice that also supplies CHN’s hospitalists and one of its two general surgeons. Two highly experienced orthopedic surgeons, Jose Inzunza, MD, and Jerod Hines, MD, will provide care on alternating two-week on/two-week off schedules. This model ensures 24/7 orthopedic coverage for the emergency department while also supporting physician work-life balance.
Meet the Surgeons
• Jose Inzunza, MD – Board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Inzunza earned his medical degree from New York Medical College, completed residency at Westchester Medical Center, and a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He most recently served as Associate Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Jackson North Medical Center in Miami, Florida. Dr. Inzunza brings broad experience in advanced orthopedic procedures with a strong background in sports medicine.
• Jerod Hines, MD – Board-certified by the American Board of Physician Specialties, Dr. Hines earned his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine and completed residency training in orthopedic surgery and a fellowship in sports medicine at McGill University Health Centre in Montreal. His career has included academic teaching, military service, and orthopedic practice in Idaho and New York. Dr. Hines offers expertise in joint replacement and fracture repair, as well as surgical care for sports injuries.Program Details
• Evaluations begin October 7, 2025• Surgeries and procedures begin October 21, 2025
• Total hip and knee replacements targeted for January 6, 2026
• All procedures will take place at Curry General Hospital in Gold Beach
Leadership Perspective
“This is a historic moment for Curry County,” said Virginia (Ginny) Williams, Chief Executive Officer of CHN. “Bringing orthopedics back after more than five years—and offering hip and knee replacements for the very first time—means our patients can now receive life-changing surgical care without leaving the community they call home.”
Williams added: “This approach ensures consistent, high-quality orthopedic coverage for our community while supporting a schedule that promotes physician work-life balance. It’s a win for our patients, the clinicians, and Curry County.”
Providers may begin submitting referrals immediately. For more information, call 541.412.2000.
