Dr. Joseph Wilkes MD

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Dr. Joseph Wilkes has an average rating of 3 stars (out of 5) with a rating of Good based on 4 reviews.

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Joseph Wilkes identified specializing in Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system. and Hand SurgeryHand Surgery
A specialist trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical, and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.. He obtained board certification from The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery for Orthopedic Surgery.

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Dr. Wilkes is affiliated with 2 hospitals:

Piedmont Henry Hospital
1133 Eagles Landing Pkwy
Stockbridge, GA

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Education

Dr. Wilkes attended medical school at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine and graduated in 1975 having 38 years experience.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Joseph Wilkes MD as:

• Joseph S Wilkes
• J Wilkes

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