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Dr. Spencer Wheeler, MD
Orthopedic Sports Medicine* Age 72
Dr. Spencer Wheeler, MD
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Dr. Spencer Wheeler, MD is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in Savannah, GA.
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Dr. Spencer Wheeler, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine* Age 72
Savannah, GA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Spencer Wheeler, MD is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in Savannah, GA.

About Dr. Spencer Wheeler, MD

Dr. Wheeler graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1985 and completed a residency at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center/UFJ. Dr. Spencer Wheeler, MD is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon in Savannah, GA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Wheeler currently practices at Chatham Orthopaedic Associates- Savannah (Ortho/PM&R/Physical Therapy) and is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center. Dr. Wheeler has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Wheeler received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Wheeler's office accepts new patients. Dr. Wheeler is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Joint Pain
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Chondromalacia
AC Joint Injury
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Rotator Cuff Tear
Meniscus Tear
Hip Sprain
Knee Ligament Tears
Miner's Knee
Steroid Injection
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Sprain
Shoulder Fracture
Somatic Nerve Block
Peripheral Nerve Block
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Tendinitis
Arthrocentesis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Broken Arm
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Hip Tendinitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Tenosynovitis
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Morton's Neuroma
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Osteophyte
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Humana
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Prime Health Services
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • CareSource
  • Standard
    Tricare
  • Three Rivers Provider Network PPO
  • Guardian
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Medicare
  • WellPoint
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • AARP
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Simplifi
  • Blue HRA Blue Open Access-GA POS
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Principal Life
  • Heritage Summit HealthCare
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Principal Financial Group
  • CHAMPVA
  • NovaNet
  • Advantra
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • WellCare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Assurant Health
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative
  • Coventry Health Care of Georgia
  • Care Improvement Plus
    United Healthcare
    Dental

Where Dr. Spencer Wheeler, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Chatham Orthopaedic Associates- Savannah (Ortho/PM&R/Physical Therapy)
    4425 Paulsen St Bldg A, Savannah, GA 31405
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00

What Patients Say

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Patient Reviews
Nov 29, 2025
Working with Dr. Wheeler and Dan Vacala I feel they first late. To me as the patient then diagnose not only the symptoms but the h getting issues with great care and concern. Dr. Wheeler isn’t there to move you through and get to the next patient, he is there for your health and well being. I couldn’t be happier with the care given or the results from his skilled team. Appointments are timely and met with a focus on getting you better which all doctors could benefit from learning! Dr. Wheeler and Dan Vacala are standouts in the medical community and professionals anyone needing orthopedic services should seek out.
— Nov 29, 2025
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Meet Dr. Spencer Wheeler, MD

Specialties*
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Wheeler communicate via email?
76 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Wheeler offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
56 users said yes.
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(56)
No
(28)
Does Dr. Wheeler offer an online patient portal?
101 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Wheeler have free onsite parking?
128 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Wheeler offer weekend visits?
37 users said yes.
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(37)
No
(53)
Does Dr. Wheeler offer evening visits?
55 users said yes.
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No
(40)
Does Dr. Wheeler specialize in working with children or adolescents?
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FAQs About Dr. Wheeler's Practice

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

Dr. Wheeler frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis and Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Spencer Wheeler, MD is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Spencer Wheeler, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    1985
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
  • Jacksonville Health Education Program
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Shands Jacksonville Medical Center/UFJ
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Union Memorial Hospital Program
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Spencer Wheeler, MD Practices

  • Memorial Health University Medical Center

    4700 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA

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