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Specialties
Adult & Pediatric Fracture Care
Orthopaedic Trauma
Justin Kauk, MD
Orthopaedic Trauma Services
Dr. Justin Kauk is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic trauma surgeon dedicated to restoring patients to pre-injury level of function through collaborative, high-quality care. His clinical interests include orthopaedic trauma and program development, streamlining processes to provide more cost-conscious and efficient patient care.
Dr. Kauk believes strongly in partnering with patients throughout their entire treatment and recovery process, working together to obtain an optimal outcome. In a collaborative approach, he and his patients identify the best treatment option for their injury. He strives to facilitate patient access to resources that impact healing and recovery following complex orthopaedic trauma including PTSD, addiction and food, housing and job insecurity.
Outside of work, Dr. Kauk enjoys spending time with his family, photography, biking, water skiing and snow skiing.
- Medical School: University of Missouri - Columbia School of Medicine, Columbia, MO
- Residency: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
- Fellowship: Reno Orthopedic Clinic & Renown Regional Medical Center, Reno, NV
- Undergraduate: University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- 2023 NC Top Doctor Award
- Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout
Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Publications
- Healthcare fundamentals. Kauk J, Hill AD, Althausen PL.J Orthop Trauma. 2014 Jul; 28(7 Suppl):S25-41. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000000140.PMID: 24918828
- Anterior iliopsoas impingement and tendinitis after total hip arthroplasty. Lachiewicz PF, Kauk JR, J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2009 Jun;17(6):337-44. doi: 10.5435/00124635-200906000-00002.PMID: 19474443
- Orthopaedist-hospital alignment in a community setting. Kauk JR, Bray TJ.Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Jun;471(6):1837-45. doi: 10.1007/s11999-013-2805-1.PMID: 23430719
- Operating Room Efficiency: Benefits of an Orthopaedic Traumatologist at a Level II Trauma Center. Althausen PL, Kauk JR, Shannon S, Lu M, O'Mara TJ, Bray TJ.J Orthop Trauma. 2016 Dec;30 Suppl 5:S15-S20. doi: 10.1097/01.bot.0000510720.85008.87.PMID: 27870669
- Operating room efficiency: benefits of an orthopaedic traumatologist at a level II trauma center. Althausen PL, Kauk JR, Shannon S, Lu M, O'Mara TJ, Bray TJ.J Orthop Trauma. 2014 May;28(5):e101-6. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0b013e3182a59d6b.PMID: 23899770
The Star Ratings associated with each provider is the average of responses from the “likelihood to recommend” question on our patient experience surveys conducted by Qualtrics. The survey goes to patients seen in both the inpatient and outpatient setting; however, the surveys are different. The comments are actual comments received from patients. The number of responses received varies by provider.
June 2025 Outstanding physician
June 2025 Dr. Kauk was very friendly and professional. He made my child feel comfortable make him relaxed before the procedure. He also explained us the ways to take care of the child post procedure. He is an exceptional physician.
June 2025 Answered my questions and gave me his take on my situation so I would know what to expect
June 2025 Muy buenos
June 2025 Excellent surgern!
June 2025 He's very good at his job.
June 2025 Staff was very friendly and efficient
June 2025 I feel that Dr. Kauk’s attention is genuine.
June 2025 I’m thrilled with the results I got and plan to continue. Thank you so much.
May 2025 Dr Kauk cares very much for his patients well being
May 2025 Dr, Kauk is very intelligent and helpful.
May 2025 Dr. Kauk was very clear, narrative and excellent in explaining my recovery status. He also advised what I need to do to take care of myself during recovery and avoid future falls.
May 2025 Great service, processional, knowledgeable, friendly, and very little wait time.
May 2025 Again, the ease of getting there and the doctor and nurse know their stuff.
April 2025 Dr. Kauk is terrific!
April 2025 We are impressed with the quality of care and concern from all staff and Dr Kauk
My Locations
Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics - Apex
WakeMed Apex Healthplex 120 Healthplex Way, Suite 206 - Apex, NC 27502
Orthopaedics
Orthopaedics - Cary
HealthPark at Kildaire 110 Kildaire Park Drive, Suite 106 - Cary, NC 27518