• 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

• 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 score is the average score a provider receives about his or her care on our Patient Satisfaction Survey conducted by Professional Research Corporation. Responses are on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score. The Star Rating you see represents the average score a provider received for the past 12-month period as long as they had more than 30 ratings during that time frame.

4/11/2023 Dr K was great explaining everything about my mother s surgery!!! We had. Great experience!

4/7/2023 Actually- all I dealt with- Willie && Diana as DR KAUK HIMSELF WERE ALL PROFESSIONAL, RESPECTFUL, KIND, & CARING. A FANTASTIC PRACTICE-- ALWAYS!!! GREAT TO DEAL WITH.

3/31/2023 I appreciate Dr. Kauk advising me to schedule next appointment (6months) and if I feel that it is unnecessary, can cancel at that time

3/30/2023 Everyone’s kindness and their concerns about you. Very friendly and upbeat environment

3/30/2023 All the care is excellent

3/24/2023 Everything

3/24/2023 Both Willie who took out my staples and Kelley who did my X-rays provided excellent care. Dr. Kauk was not only outstanding himself, but his team did well as well.

3/24/2023 I feel very fortunate that Dr Kauk and WakeMed Ortho ended up as my surgeon and recovery team after my original surgeon was unable to care for me.

3/23/2023 The doctors, nurses and other staff members are very professional and shows care to all patients. Very thankful to have a medical staff like Apex office. Very grateful for all of them serving our community.

3/19/2023 Yes - my aunt was seen!

3/17/2023 Kristen was excellent. Friendly and compassionate and overall a wonderful person.

3/13/2023 All of the staff were very friendly and courteous.

3/10/2023 It was a great experience--I am completely satisfied.

3/7/2023 How concerned and attentive the staff was for with me. Every time I needed anything at anytime they were there on the spot

2/24/2023 Diana - Dr Kauk’s medical team assistant was very responsive & informative of process for communication to facility receiving the future PT care.

2/10/2023 Dr Kauk was at Novant and I followed him to WakeMed. I will continue treatment with him as my experience with the Dr at novant was not good. I will follow Dr Kauk wherever he goes. His bedside manners are excellent. I feel secure and trust him intensely.

2/7/2023 Everything and everyone was fantastic

1/30/2023 Dr. Kauk is outstanding!!

1/30/2023 Costumer services Well prepared Well trained. From the front desk receptionist to the check out over all thank you very much

1/22/2023 I appreciated everyone from the police officer who helped unlock my wheelchair and hold the elevator door to everyone in the Wake Ortho office. This has been very stressful and I feel that the doctor and all other staff are giving me the best care possible. Thank you.

1/15/2023 Extremely thankful that my fall resulted in Dr Kauk and this practice being my surgeon and team!! Thank you!!!

1/7/2023 Took ample time with me/not rushed at all

1/4/2023 the dr and staff was very professionaland caring

1/2/2023 My doctor did such a good surgery that i am able to walk without assistance