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Dr. Joseph Mims, MD

General Surgery
4.4 (26)
Map Pin Small Atlanta, GA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Joseph Mims, MD

Dr. Joseph Mims, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Atlanta, GA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia and is affiliated with Piedmont Hospital. Dr. Mims, completed a residency at Emory University. Patients rated Dr. Mims an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Mims works at Practice in Atlanta, GA. They frequently treat conditions like Inguinal Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia 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. Mims' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Piedmont Surgical Associates LLC
    95 Collier Rd NW Ste 6015, Atlanta, GA 30309 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 355-4752
  2. 2
    Piedmont Hospital
    1968 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30309 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 605-5000
  3. 3
    Piedmont West Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
    1800 Howell Mill Rd NW Ste 250, Atlanta, GA 30318 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 425-7029
  4. 4
    Office
    35 Collier Rd NW Ste 775, Atlanta, GA 30309 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 351-5959

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Piedmont Hospital

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Inguinal Hernia
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Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia Chevron Icon
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    4.4
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    About Dr. Joseph Mims, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1487694022
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Emory University
    Residency
    Internship
    • Emory U Affil Hosps
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Joseph Mims, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Mims is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Mims accepts Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Mims has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Mims has seen patients for Inguinal Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Mims on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    26 patients have reviewed Dr. Mims. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Mims.

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