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Dr. Joseph Mims, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Joseph Mims, MD
4.4 (27 Ratings)
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Dr. Joseph Mims, MD is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, GA.
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Dr. Joseph Mims, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Mims, MD is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, GA.

About

Dr. Mims graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1988 and completed a residency at Emory University.Dr. Joseph Mims, MD is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, GA and has 36 years experience. Dr. Mims currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Piedmont Hospital. Dr. Mims has experience treating conditions like Inguinal Hernia and Ventral Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Mims received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Mims' office accepts new patients. Dr. Mims is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Thyroidectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Lipomas
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Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thyroid Lobectomy
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Diverticulum
Breast Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adrenalectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Open Access (Select Network)-GA POS
    Blue Essential Open Access-GA POS
  • Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Preferred PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Superior Health Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

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 Physicians Obesity Medicine
    35 Collier Rd NW Ste 775, Atlanta, GA 30309
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 351-5959
  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 Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
    1968 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 605-5000

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mims
4.4
Based on 27 Reviews
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Jun 05, 2024
A doctor of moral character who is a very kind and understanding person and I am grateful he fixed my hernia reapair because I was so scared and he made it so easy.
Jenny Galloway — Jun 05, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Emory University Affil Hosps
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Emory University
    1993
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Mims, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Mims' profile.

Dr. Mims frequently treats the following conditions: Inguinal Hernia and Ventral Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Mims, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Mims, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Piedmont Hospital

    1968 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA