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Dr. Joe Putnam, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
5.0 (9)
Map Pin Small Jacksonville, FL
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joe Putnam, MD

Dr. Joe Putnam, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Jacksonville, FL. They specialize in Thoracic Surgery, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine and is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville and Baptist Medical Center Nassau. Dr. Putnam, completed a residency at University of Michigan / Ann Arbor. Patients rated Dr. Putnam an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Putnam works at Practice in Jacksonville, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Putnam's Office Locations

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    Baptist Medical Center Oncology
    1301 W Palm Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32254 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (904) 202-7300

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  • Baptist Medical Center Beaches
  • Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
  • Baptist Medical Center Nassau

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Tracheal Reconstruction
Tracheal Resection
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    Specialties*
    • Thoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1073600193
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Nci Surg Br
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Michigan / Ann Arbor
    Residency
    Internship
    • John Hopkins Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of North Carolina School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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