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Joseph Slappey Jr, M.D.
OrthoGeorgia
Orthopedics: Total Joint Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery, Cartilage Injuries and Restoration
Macon, GA
Most recent review: 6 days ago
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4.9
937 Ratings
304 Comments
Dr. Joseph Slappey is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in injuries of the hip, knee, and shoulder.
4.9
937 Ratings
304 Comments
Dr. Joseph Slappey is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in injuries of the hip, knee, and shoulder.
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Most recent review: 6 days ago
• 304 total reviews
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Dr. Joseph Slappey is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with particular interests in knee and shoulder injuries, sports medicine, arthroscopy and total joint replacement.
Dr. Slappey served as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery for Mercer University School of Medicine and serves the local community as team physician for area high school & college athletic teams.
Dr. Slappey is known as one of a select few orthopaedic surgeons now certified in Orthotripsy treatment using what is known as the Ossatron.
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Hip Care: Including total hip joint replacement, fracture management, arthritis, hip arthroscopy, impingement, tendon repair, tendonitis, joint restoration/preservation, and Labral Repair
Knee Care: Including total knee replacement, cartilage injuries and restoration, arthritis, arthroscopy, meniscus repairs, fracture care, and revision joint replacement
Shoulder Care: Including total shoulder joint replacement, bursitis, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff pathology and repair, arthritis, impingement, joint restoration/preservation, and fracture care.
Sports Medicine: Including arthroscopy, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair, meniscus pathology, cartilage restoration, fracture care, and joint restoration/preservation.
EDUCATION
Certification: Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Residency: Georgia Baptist Medical Center, Atlanta
Medical Degree: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta
HOSPITAL AND SURGERY CENTER AFFILIATIONS
Medical Center Navicent Health
Coliseum Northside Hospital
OrthoGeorgia Outpatient Surgery Center
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Thorough, great bedside manner, informative, and overall excellent care
Genuinely concerned about my well being and getting to the root of the problem. Listens and very attentive in you voicing what led to your complications. Excellent doctor!
He is Amazing!!! We lov e Dr. Slappey
Wonderful Doctor who listens and gives thoughtful advice based on his many years of experience.
Excellent! Listened to me. Took X-ray’s. Have a game plan.
Blessed to have you
Good visit!’
From scheduling to checking in, then an attentive MA, XRAY & meeting my doctor went very smoothly! I have never had an appointment go that smoothly and quickly! Thank you!!
Very pleasant and did not have to wait.
DR SLAPPEY is The BEST! He’s been my Dr for over 20 years.