Orthopedic Surgeon with Wellstar since 2020.
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Education
Doctor of Medicine
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Joseph Burns, MD is the Chief Musculoskeletal Officer at Wellstar,
overseeing orthopedic surgery, pediatric orthopedic surgery, sports
medicine, orthopedic trauma, hand surgery and podiatry. In addition,
he is a practicing, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who
specializes in shoulder surgery and sports medicine. Prior to coming
to Wellstar, Dr Burns was a leader at the prestigious Southern
California Orthopedic Institute in Los Angeles, where he trained over
60 fellows and partnered with UCLA to provide world-class
orthopedic care and research. Currently, he is on faculty with the
Wellstar Kennestone Orthopedic Residency. He has been selected as
a Master Arthroscopic Surgeon and a Top Doc in his region every year
since 2010.
Dr Burns provides comprehensive surgical care, including but not
limited to arthroscopic rotator cuff tendon repair, labral repair,
shoulder replacement,
“reverse” shoulder replacement, shoulder
fracture care.
As a former athlete turned orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Burns uses his
skills to help people with injuries or degenerative conditions live 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.