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Dr. Joseph Johnson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Joseph Johnson, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth
Map Pin Small Athens, GA
Dr. Joseph Johnson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Athens, GA.
Dr. Joseph Johnson, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Joseph Johnson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Athens, GA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Johnson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Athens, GA.

About Dr. Joseph Johnson, MD

Dr. Johnson graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at Emory University Affil Hosps. Dr. Joseph Johnson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Athens, GA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Johnson currently practices at Athens Orthopedic Clinic PA and is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center and St Mary's Hospital. Dr. Johnson has experience treating conditions like Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement, Ankle Sprains and Strains, Limb Pain, Osteoarthritis of Foot, Osteoarthritis of Ankle, Foot Fracture, Joint Pain and Bunionette among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Johnson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Johnson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Peripheral Nerve Block
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Peripheral Nerve Block
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Bunion Surgery
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Limb Pain
Hammer Toe Repair
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Ligament Tendon Repair
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Foot Fracture
Joint Pain
Bunionette
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Sprain
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Ankle Impingement
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Foot Infection
Bunion
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Tibial Fracture
Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic
Osteoarthritis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Hammer Toe
Fibular Fracture
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Knee Fracture
Tenosynovitis
Ankle Replacement
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Morton's Neuroma
Plantar Fasciitis
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Difficulty With Walking
Patellar Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Torticollis
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Osteopenia
Radiculopathy
Back Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Ankle Arthroscopy
Heel Spur
Chronic Neck Pain
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Sever's Disease
Sciatica
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Gout
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Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Charcot Disease
Chondromalacia
Chronic Osteomyelitis
Clavicle Fracture
Clubfoot
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Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shin Splints
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Achilles Tenotomy
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Fusion
Arthrocentesis
Bunionette Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Heel Bone Spur Removal
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Plantar Fascia Release
Removal of Bone Spur
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Preferred PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Network L
  • Open Access Plus
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    GA Employee Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
  • Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Blue Open Access Alternate Network POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Pathway HMO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • BlueChoice Option POS
    Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Choice PPO

Where Dr. Joseph Johnson, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Athens Orthopedic Clinic PA
    1765 Old West Broad St, Athens, GA 30606
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  2. 2 Athens Orthopedic Clinic PA
    125 King Ave, Athens, GA 30606
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Oct 28, 2025
Dr Johnson thoroughly went over the results of my MRI and followed with good advice for a plan of care.
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Meet Dr. Joseph Johnson, MD

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Orthopedic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Johnson's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Johnson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Johnson's profile.

Dr. Johnson frequently treats the following conditions: Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement, Ankle Sprains and Strains, Limb Pain, Osteoarthritis of Foot, Osteoarthritis of Ankle, Foot Fracture, Joint Pain and Bunionette. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Johnson, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center and St Mary's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Johnson, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Emory University Affil Hosps
    1997
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Emory University Affil Hosps
    2001
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Emory University Affil Hosps
    2002
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Joseph Johnson, MD Practices

  • Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

    1199 Prince Ave, Athens, GA

  • St Mary's Hospital

    1230 Baxter St, Athens, GA

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