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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: 1 week ago
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4.9
955 Ratings
314 Comments
Dr. Joseph Slappey is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in injuries of the hip, knee, and shoulder.
4.9
955 Ratings
314 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: 1 week ago
• 314 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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Very helpful. Explains everything. Very professional ⁸
Very professional! Takes his time but always answers questions.
Wonderful Doctor!
Terrific. I was very pleased with Dr. Slappey’s manner and explanation of his diagnosis. He spoke to me with respect and was not condescending at all.
Excellent care Thank you.
Such a terrific Dr. Very personable. I would /will recommend him to friends.
Dr. Slappey scores excellent in professionalism, communication, and mannerism, and skills! He helps to ease the pain with his smile and humor (jokes)! I would definitely recommend him to friends and family! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hate to see him retire.
Wonderful Doctor! I highly recommend him.
I give Dr. Slappey a rate of 10*. He was very informative answering many questions regarding my knee pain, His injection was “Right On”.