Jay M. Saenz, MD
Dr. Jay M. Saenz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee, robotic-assisted knee replacement, and hip and knee replacement surgery. He practices at OrthoSouth's Bartlett and Primacy locations in the Memphis area.
Dr. Saenz brings a conservative, patient-centered approach to orthopedic care. He prioritizes helping patients fully understand their condition and exhausting all appropriate non-operative treatments — physical therapy, injections, activity modification, and bracing — before recommending surgery. When surgery is the right path, he uses minimally invasive and arthroscopic techniques wherever possible to reduce recovery time and support better outcomes.
Dr. Saenz earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where he was selected for Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society that recognizes the top medical students in the country for academic excellence and leadership. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Tennessee Campbell Clinic in Memphis — one of the most respected orthopedic surgery programs in the South. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.
He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the Memphis Medical Society, and the Tennessee Orthopaedic Society. Dr. Saenz has written on topics including ACL tears and the use of knee braces for arthritis patients, and has been featured in Memphis Health & Fitness Magazine.
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, AR
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Little Rock, AR
Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tennessee, Campbell Clinic - Memphis, TN
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
ARTICLES
AREAS OF FOCUS / CONDITIONS TREATED
- ACL tears and ligament injuries
- Meniscus tears
- Knee arthritis and bone-on-bone knee pain
- Rotator cuff tears
- Shoulder instability and recurring dislocations
- SLAP tears and labral injuries
- Shoulder impingement
- Hip arthritis and hip pain
- Knee replacement (total and robotic-assisted)
- Hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty)
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Arthroscopic shoulder surgery
- Workers' compensation orthopedic injuries
FAQs
Q1: What does Dr. Saenz
specialize in?
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Dr. Saenz specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee,
robotic-assisted knee replacement, and hip and knee replacement surgery. He
treats conditions including ACL tears, meniscus tears, rotator cuff injuries,
shoulder instability, knee and hip arthritis, and joint pain that has not
responded to conservative treatment. |
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Yes. Dr. Saenz is firmly committed to maximizing non-operative treatment
before proceeding with surgery. For most conditions, this includes physical
therapy, activity modification, bracing, and injections. He works with each
patient to make sure they fully understand their condition and all available
options before any surgical decision is made. |
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Yes. Dr. Saenz performs robotic-assisted knee replacement, which uses a
computer-guided system to create a 3D model of the patient's knee anatomy
before surgery. This allows for more precise implant positioning compared to
traditional manual techniques, which can improve alignment and contribute to
a more natural-feeling knee. Eligibility is determined during the evaluation. |
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Dr. Saenz completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of
Tennessee Campbell Clinic in Memphis — one of the most respected orthopedic
programs in the country. He earned his medical degree from the University of
Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha,
the national medical honor society recognizing the top students in the
country for academic excellence and leadership. |
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Dr. Saenz sees patients at two OrthoSouth locations: Bartlett and Memphis -
Primacy. To schedule an appointment, call 901.641.3000 or visit
orthosouth.org. |
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Yes. Dr. Saenz treats workers' compensation orthopedic injuries. To connect
with Dr. Saenz regarding a workers' compensation case, contact April
McCullough at 901-261-3550 or Joshua Walker at 901-261-3555. For
precertification, contact Jessica Butler at 901-261-3570. |
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