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Dr. John Fulkerson, MD

Dr. John Fulkerson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. John Fulkerson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New Haven, CT and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hospital for Special Surgery and Hartford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (48 reviews)

Practice

800 Howard Ave New Haven, CT 06519
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(877) 925-3637

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Fulkerson is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Fulkerson specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Fulkerson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fulkerson

4.3

48 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
81%
81%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
15%
15%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dan Gabree – Jan 23, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 25, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
PA – Mar 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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New York , NY – Oct 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Feb 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jan 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michael McDaniel in Bristol – Nov 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jenn in CT – Oct 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Farmington, CT – Oct 04, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Cynthia in Arlington, MA – Jan 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
BSR in Farmingdale, ME – Nov 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Reagan in Tyler, TX – Aug 31, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Avon, CT – Feb 24, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

With over thirty years experience, I emphasize precision and excellence in the care of patients with patella instability problems

biography

Specialist in patella instability surgery. We are at the cutting edge of 3D modeling in some cases, giving us the best surgical planning capability available today

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

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  • Yale Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1978

  • Yale School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building800 Howard Ave New Haven, CT 06519
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Yale University67 Masonic Ave Wallingford, CT 06492
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Office47 College St New Haven, CT 06510
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    535 E 70th St
    New York, NY 10021
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    24% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St
    New Haven, CT 06510
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St
    Hartford, CT 06102
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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