Overview

"Born and raised in Central Texas, Dr. Jordan Handcox is excited to bring her passion and experience in orthopedic care to the Greater Austin Area. She believes in putting the needs and safety of her patients first. Dr. Handcox partners with her patients to determine an individualized treatment plan for them, which can include surgical and/or nonsurgical options. She completed advanced fellowship training in hip and knee replacement surgery at Stanford University. She performs hip replacements utilizing the anterior or posterior approach, partial and total knee replacements, revision replacements, robotic-assisted replacements, and a variety of general orthopedic procedures. Dr. Handcox is dedicated to improving access to health care for all Texans, and she is committed to expanding the availability of joint replacement surgery to those in need throughout our community. In her free time, sampling new foods tops her list of favorite things to do. She and her husband also enjoy traveling and seeing the sights of the world. Any extra time is spent with family, friends, or pushing for personal bests. Read Dr. Handcox's article, "" Surgical options for chronic knee pain: Which one is right for you? "".".

Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Bursitis, and Tendinitis.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine - 2017

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio - 2022

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in CA

Fellowships

Orthopedic Surgery, Adult Reconstruction, Stanford University School of Medicine - 2024

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCare
  • HMO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Plan of San Mateo
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Buda Medical Center
5330 Overpass Rd, Ste 100, Buda, TX 78610
Other Locations
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Austin Oak Hill
Austin, TX 78735
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Austin North Burnet
2608 Brockton Dr, Austin, TX 78758

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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What conditions does Dr. Jordan Handcox specialize in?

While Dr. Jordan Handcox is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Jordan Handcox participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Jordan Handcox has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Jordan Handcox's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Jordan Handcox accept my insurance?

Dr. Jordan Handcox accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 737-999-6600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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