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Joseph Burns, MD

Patient Ratings

4.6

(156)

Specialities

Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Patient Ratings

4.6

(156)

Meet Dr. Joseph Burns

Joseph Burns, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon with Wellstar since 2020.
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English

Degree

Doctor of Medicine

School

Georgetown University School of Medicine

Residency

University of Connecticut

Fellowship

Southern California Orthopedic Institute

Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports

Hospital Affiliations

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center

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.
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4.6

4.78

I'd recommend this provider to family and friends

4.75

Explained things clearly

4.67

Listened to me carefully

4.65

Earned my trust

4.56

Shared the right amount of information

4.40

Knew my medical history

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Joseph Burns, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon with Wellstar since 2020
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4.6
www.wellstar.org/physicians/joseph-burns-md
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery , Sports Medicine
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency
University of Connecticut
Fellowship
Southern California Orthopedic Institute
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
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