
Jolene Hardy, MD
Knee Orthopedic SurgeryShoulder Orthopedic SurgerySports MedicineOrthopedic Sports MedicineOrthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Teenagers
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Provider Gender
FemaleAbout Jolene Hardy and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
Dr. Hardy believes in a team approach to patient care that places the patient as captain of the team, with her as a coach coordinating treatments and other care providers to help play for the win - improved pain and quality of life.
Specializing In
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine with an emphasis on Shoulder and Knee Injuries
Knee
• Arthroscopy Meniscus Tears
• Instability
• Knee Arthritis
• Knee Fracture
• Ligament Reconstruction
• Total Knee Replacement
Shoulder
• Rotator Cuff
• Shoulder Arthroscopy
• Shoulder Fracture
• Shoulder Instability
• Specialized Surgical Techniques
• Computer Assisted Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
Interests & Activities
Dr. Hardy’s clinical interests include the care of athletes of all ages. She manages shoulder, knee and ankle injuries in pediatric, collegiate, adult and senior athletes, and enjoys taking care of “Weekend Warriors” as much as she enjoys helping high-level athletes.
She is the daughter of a nurse and a carpenter and decided that to fill both her parents’ shoes she’d blend the two and became a surgeon. She and her husband, Tracy, are both native Tucsonans and enjoy hiking, fishing, camping and anything else in the great outdoors. She also enjoys riding her horse, baking pies, building stuff and tending her beehives.
Research and Publications
Hospital Affiliations
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
Banner - University Medical Center South
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Utah Sports Medicine Fellowship, Sports Medicine, 2011
- Residency: University of Arizona College of Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, 2010
- Medical School: The University Of Arizona, 2005
Board Certifications
- Sports Medicine: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery/Sports Medicine, 2018
- Orthopaedic Surgery: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013
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Locations
- Banner - University Medicine Orthopedic Clinic
- 1555 East River Road, Suite 125, Tucson, AZ 85718
- phone: 520-321-9850
- fax: 520-321-9005
Testimonials
4.9 out of 5.0
351 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
This was my second time seeing Dr Hardy in the last 3yrs. See was very clear in her treatment and diagnosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Dr very compassionate caring. Answers questions. Addresses concerns or worries. Skilled surgeon who addressed a complication with my surgery and called and followed up with me after surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
She is the absolute best at listening and explaining things in a way that I can understand and she really cares about me and spends a lot of time with me. I really respect Dr Hardy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2025
She instilled confidence in helping me to decide on surgery by answering all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Knowledgeable and easy to work with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2025
Scheduled upcoming surgery for knee replacement and Dr Hardy answered all of my questions honestly. She was very reassuring about my concerns and addressed all of them regarding pain, pain medication, physical therapy, length of recovery, etc.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2025
She is an excellent surgeon and a caring person. She is also surrounded by a great support team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Direct clear communications. Understands who she's speaking with. Good listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
She is an excellent communicator, professional, takes her time, and has replaced both of my husbands knees.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
She put in extra effort when I was in the hospital. She saw me four days in a row either in the early morning or afternoon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
She was very thorough and pleasant to be around.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
The Doctor was very and understanding of my problem. Listened to me and answered all mine and my husbands questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2025
Excellent communicator. Professional, knowledgeable, and skilled.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
I trust her judgement and recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
Very professional and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
I opted to see Dr. Hardy because of the length of wait to get onto Dr. Miller's calendar was significant. Dr. Miller had done the revision to my right knee previously, so that is why he was my first choice. I'm very happy, however, to now be working with Dr. Hardy. She's smart and a good communicator. I have met a couple of people who could speak to her skill as a surgeon recently, so I know I am in good, skilled, kind hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2025
Dr Hardy is an excellent orthopedic surgeon. She listens well and speaks clearly and thoughtfully about whatever procedure she recommends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2025
Dr. Hardy is compassionate, knowledgeable, and ready to listen to my questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2025
She simply has exceptional skills.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Spends adequate time with me. Answers all questions thoroughly. Checks in with me. Gives honest opinion. Let's me know I can see her again without question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Dr. Hardy listens to the patient's story. She puts the puzzle together. She finds the correct solution.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
She is very knowledgeable and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2025
Expert doc with relevant experience in my problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Total knee replacement went smoothly. Happy so far.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Caring, answered questioned, reassured me about my concerns. Honest and straight forward about what to expect with surgery and physical therapy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
Dr. Hardy was very friendly and listened to me and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
She seems very knowledgeable and very approachable and I was comfortable with her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Very thorough as well as very caring. To me competence is by far the most important factor but caring is important too.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Her track record of excellent care is known to us
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2025
She listened to my concerns and answered my questions. She explained her recommendations and told me her medical assistant will be in contact with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr. Hardy listened to my concerns and formulated a plan with me for treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
Excellent people skills and very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
She listened and worked me on scheduling
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2025
Friendly, knowledgeable, and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
Cuz she's the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
Caring, thorough, knowledgeable, clear, friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
She listens, upfront
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2025
Dr. Hardy is so patient and explains everything so clearly. She gives the best painless injections!! Always shows genuine concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2025
She is an excellent doctor, and she listens to you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2025
She is an excellent doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/8/2025
Spent time with explanations of my issues. Offered relevant advice for moving forward. Let me know I had options now and in the future. She was kind and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
The perfect knee surgeon. Listens, explains, is friendly and caring, but most importantly, is a very capable, talented and exacting surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2025
Highly recommend
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
Here exam and concern were excellent. She listened to what I had to say and her exam was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
I first saw Dr. Hardy over 10 years ago. This was my second visit in the past year. Though I had not seen her in many years, she quickly familiarized herself with my file and even remembered seeing me. She listens attentively, answers questions, and explains treatment options clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2025
She is friendly, professional, and an excellent health educator. Her information about the surgery was thorough, and she was very compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
She is the best, most caring and knowledgeable surgeon I know.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2025
Wonderful doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2025
Very knowledgeable and great communicator!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2025
She is professional, answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
Dr Hardy was very thorough and explained everything in detail and answered all my questions carefully and with great care and concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
Dr Hardy explained my issue in great detail and answered every question I had regarding my options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2025
Dr Hardy is not only an excellent surgeon, she listens and cares about her patients as people, not just another surgical person to see. She is open and informative about the procedure and doesn't push you into a decision but lets you decide. She's a one of a kind of the female ortho Docs at Banner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2025
I could not have been more pleased. She listens, takes her time, is straightforward and has a warm personality. Could not have hoped for more.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2025
She is professional, experienced, and very compassionate. She has a can-do attitude.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2025
Dr. Hardy did my knee replacement surgery ad I am very pleased with the result.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2025
She answered all my questions and listened to me. She was friendly and made me feel comfortable,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2025
She is an amazing surgeon with a wonderful bedside manner who is surrounded by a great team of people.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2025
She is professional, polite and thorough, and followed up personally after hours via telephone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2025
Remembered my case. Reviewed options for treatment. Listened to my ideas and conditions. Was caring and professional throughout the visit. A first rate physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/22/2025
She was great. Clearly she had already read my scan results. She did a complete exam. Explained everything. Great bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/22/2025
She is always helpful and tries to find the best way to handle your particular situation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2025
Great communication, listens to what is bothering you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2025
She is a good listener and caring provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
Very professional, listened to what I said
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2025
Dr. Hardy is very competent, thorough, professional yet friendly. She explains things very well and her course of treatment helped me tremendously on both of my visits.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2025
Ease of discussion on anything that may come in the future
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2025
Good listener, quick to give options for car, resolved acute discomfort immediately, made a plan for overall comfort
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
Dr Hardy is an amazing physician. She is kind, patient and explains everything in understandable terms.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2025
I chose Dr. Hardy over another orthopedic surgeon at another facility because she showed care and compassion for what mattered most to me, my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
A veteran in the prime of her career with a clear understanding of patient needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2025
She is very nice, and explains everything. She has a great reputation, and I trust her with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
She is an excellent surgeon with great bedside manner who does a good job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
Her office is speedy and she is an excellent surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2025
She was very attentive during out conversation and my exam. She provided a clear path to fixing my medical situation and I enjoyed speaking with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2025
Worked with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2025
She articulates well and is extremely knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2025
Professional, knowledgeable, listen to my issues. Showed me my x-rays, explained what was going on with my knee
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2025
Thorough exam and explained condition in my
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2024
She's so great with her communication skills
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2024
She's excellent at being clear about addressing the issues I'm experiencing and her manner is friendly and inclusive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
She got on my level, was compassionate and extremely caring. She helped me through a plan of care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
It was like visiting with an old friend. She did not hesitate to explain what I should do next, and order what I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Dr. Hardy is an accomplished professional. Although my injury is likely very routine in her experience, I felt I was being treated as an individual she cared about. Her bedside manner made discussing symptoms and treatment options easy. I felt very supported.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2024
She's funny and very friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2024
Good orthopedic doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
Dr. Hardy is experienced, very confident, and very competent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2024
She is as nice as could be, very professional, and helped with my problem in a professional manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
She is at the top of her game.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/17/2024
I liked her. She explained things and was kind and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Dr Hardy is very personable, listens carefully, and is confident and competent in her specialty.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
She was very helpful and direct to the point we got job done
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Dr. Hardy listens to my concerns and always gives me positive feed back so I can make my own decision for my health. I feel Dr. Hardy has given me wonderful care, I'm very pleased and grateful that I was in good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Very professional and had concerns for my problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Excellent service and support
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Dr. Hardy always listened to my concerns and addressed the pain I was experiencing in my knee.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
One of the best providers I have ever had! Her assistant Margarita was also very helpful with getting me through the imaging tests and follow up appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Dr Hardy provided excellent care.
Similar Providers
Banner - University Medicine Orthopedic Clinic
1555 East River Road, Suite 125, Tucson, AZ 85718
Banner - University Medicine Orthopedic Clinic
1555 East River Road, Suite 125, Tucson, AZ 85718

