Wellstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Dr. Joseph Burns is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating shoulder injuries. He provides comprehensive surgical care, including arthroscopic rotator cuff tendon repair, shoulder replacement, “reverse” shoulder replacement, and shoulder instability (dislocation) surgery.

Other treatments offered by Dr. Burns include cartilage repair, shoulder impingement, advanced shoulder rehabilitation, shoulder biologic patch, bone reconstruction, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment.

Dr. Burns always wanted to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. As a former athlete turned orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Burns uses his skills to help people with injuries—such as shoulder fractures, labral tears, bicep damage, arthritis and bone spurs—llive a healthy, active life.

In his practice, Dr. Burns’ professional mission is to provide a respectful, personalized and expert healthcare experience for each and every person. That means he works with patients to find the best treatment options for their orthopedic needs, whether it requires surgery or not.

Dr. Burns is a dedicated health partner on his patients’ journey to wellness, from injury to surgery and all the way through recovery. Through his work, he helps patients regain mobility, overcome pain and get back to enjoying life.