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Dr. Joseph Wilkes, MD

Dr. Joseph Wilkes, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Wilkes, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Atlanta, GA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1981. He is affiliated with Piedmont Hospital.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 61 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (61 reviews)

Practice

105 Collier Rd NW Ste 2000 Atlanta, GA 30309

Make an Appointment

(404) 352-1053

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Wilkes is affiliated with Piedmont Hospital Atlanta, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Wilkes specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Wilkes' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wilkes

3.8

61 ratings, 22 with a written review
5 Star
67%
67%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
28%
28%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 03, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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gary b. hogan – Aug 14, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
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Shaval Kinard in Atlanta , GA – Jun 24, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 15, 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
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Douglasville, GA – Aug 07, 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
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Feb 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
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Jeffrey Johnson in Atlanta ga – Jan 30, 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
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Atlanta, GA – Nov 07, 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
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Marietta, GA – Oct 16, 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
Atlanta, GA – Oct 15, 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
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atlanta, ga – Oct 15, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Atlanta, GA – Sep 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joe Langley in Locust Grove, GA – Sep 13, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Atlanta, GA – Sep 05, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Ben in Austell, GA – Aug 11, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Roswell, GA – Jun 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kennesaw, GA – Apr 12, 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
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Karen in Atlanta, GA – Mar 24, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dana Wagnon in Atlanta, GA – Jul 13, 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
Helpful
Clay Miller in Atlanta, GA – Jul 02, 2016
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About Me

biography

Joseph Wilkes, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow. Dr. Wilkes is fellowship trained in both sports medicine and hand surgery. He is a general orthopaedic...read more

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

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  • University Louisville School Of Med|university Of Ky Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Orthoatlanta105 Collier Rd NW Ste 2000 Atlanta, GA 30309
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pm
  • Directions
Office900 Circle 75 Pkwy SE Ste 1700 Atlanta, GA 30339
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Piedmont Hospital

    1968 Peachtree Rd NW
    Atlanta, GA 30309
    Recipient of 30
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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