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Dr. Joel Wells, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
5.0 (13)
Map Pin Small Dallas, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joel Wells, MD

Dr. Joel Wells, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Dallas, TX. They graduated from TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA.

Dr. Wells works at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX with other offices in McKinney, TX and Richardson, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Avascular Necrosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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. Wells' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ut Southwestern Medical Center
    1801 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75235 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 645-3300
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Healthtexas Provider Network
    5220 W University Dr Ste 220, McKinney, TX 75071 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (469) 800-5750
  3. 3
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Zale Lipshy
    5151 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 645-4690
  4. 4
    Utsw Simmons Richardson Infusion Pharmac
    3030 WATERVIEW PKWY, Richardson, TX 75080 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (972) 669-7070
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 15:30

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Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment Chevron Icon
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    About Dr. Joel Wells, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1316268659
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Wells has seen patients for Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Avascular Necrosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Wells on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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