DeKalb Medical recently welcomed Nathan A. Jove, M.D., a third generation orthopedic surgeon, to its surgical team. Dr. Jove has followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, Dr. Julio Jove, and his father, Dr. Maurice Jove.
Dr. Jove earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Emory University. He received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jove then trained at the Detroit Medical Center where he worked for a significant portion of his training at Detroit Receiving Hospital – the largest trauma center in Detroit. Dr. Jove trained with physicians who took care of the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red Wings.
Dr. Jove has presented his research all over the country, including a prestigious opportunity for an oral presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Conference in March 2013. He was given the honor of Chief Resident for his program throughout his final year of residency.