Jennifer L. Ledbetter

Jennifer L. Ledbetter, APRN, FNP-C, ONP-C

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner,

Division of Joint Preservation, Resurfacing and Replacement

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(314) 514-3500

Jennifer specializes in the treatment of knee and hip arthritis, low back pain, spinal stenosis, bursitis, and care after musculoskeletal injuries. With over 18 years of orthopedic experience as both an operating room nurse and an orthopedic nurse practitioner, Jennifer is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care. She is passionate about helping her patients stay active and maintain their quality of life for as long as possible. 

Common Diagnoses Treated

  • Hip and knee arthritis
  • Low back pain
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Bursitis
  • Musculoskeletal injuries

Common Procedures

  • Cortisone injections for knees, hips and shoulders

Hospital Affiliations

  • Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
  • Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Academic Office Mailing Address

  • Washington University Orthopedics

    Campus Box 8233

    660 Euclid Avenue

    Saint Louis, MO 63110

Patient Education

  •  Hip and knee education

Clinical Interests

Jennifer specializes in the treatment of knee and hip arthritis, low back pain, spinal stenosis, bursitis, and care after musculoskeletal injuries. With over 18 years of orthopedic experience as both an operating room nurse and an orthopedic nurse practitioner, Jennifer is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care. She is passionate about helping her patients stay active and maintain their quality of life for as long as possible.

Background

Jennifer received her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from Drury University. She later went on to complete a degree in Nursing at Jewish Hospital College of Nursing, then a Masters of Science Family Nurse Practitioner degree at Maryville University. Jennifer's orthopedic background spans 18 years, working as an operating room nurse and an orthopedic nurse practitioner.

Undergraduate Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science with Special Program in Exercise Physiology, Drury University
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Maryville University
  • Associate of Science in Nursing, Jewish Hospital College of Nursing

Graduate Degree

  • Family Nurse Practitioner, Masters of Science in Nursing, Maryville University
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