Joel Wells, MD, MPH, FAAOS
Hip Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Hip Surgery..., Orthopedic Surgery
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Joel Wells, MD, MPH, FAAOS
Hip Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
Hip Surgery..., Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations of Joel Wells, MD, MPH, FAAOS
Baylor Scott & White Hip Preservation Center - McKinney
5220 W University Dr Ste 220, McKinney, TX, 75071
6604.0 mi
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469.800.5750
Open
- Monday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Biography
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Dr. Wells is a fellowship-trained comprehensive hip surgeon. He specializes in periacetabular osteotomy, arthroscopic and open hip preservation surgery, hip sports surgery, anterior total hip replacement, hip resurfacing, and hip ... View More |
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| English |
| Education |
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| Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (2010) |
| Internship: Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital (2011) |
| Residency: Orthropedic Surgery, Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Program (2015) |
| Fellowship: Joint Preservation, Resurfacing, & Reconstruction, Washington University (2016) |
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| Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney |
Insurances accepted
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Reviews (340) for Joel Wells, MD, MPH, FAAOS
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.9 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.9 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.9 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
| 4.9 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 5.0 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider |
Patient Comments**
| 5.0 | Mar 11, 2025 | Unsurpassed bedside manner. He truly cares about his patients. I feel confident in his ability to figure out my issue. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 9, 2025 | I wish every Doctor was a Dr Wells. His empathy, caring, insight, explanations, professionalism, just a perfect 10 | |
| 5.0 | Mar 4, 2025 | Dr Wells is really interested in solving the problem. He is prepared for the visit having reviewed prior info. He listens well, responds to questions and gives you time to ask more, then he recaps at the end. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 27, 2025 | Excellent communicator, punctual, knowledgeable and a master at his craft | |
| 5.0 | Feb 25, 2025 | Dr. Wells is attentive, detailed, and genuinely concerned about his patients whole health. A rare find these day. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 20, 2025 | Dr. Wells was highly recommended and exceeded those recommendations. He was warm, kind, a great listener. He explained my X-rays in detail and answered my questions clearly. He asked me enough questions to understand my life activities and what was important to me. He prioritized actions going forward and explained options I could consider in the future. I left encouraged that I could take steps to improve and appreciated that he gave me his number so I can text questions. I especially appreciated that he recognized I had driven from Abilene to see him and wanted to respect my time and be accessible by phone. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 14, 2025 | Dr. Wells took time to explain, in detail, my condition. Truly appreciate it!! Was so considerate in his recommendations. Very kind and compassionate. Entire team is amazing!!! | |
| 5.0 | Feb 14, 2025 | His cowboy boots were comforting | |
| 5.0 | Feb 14, 2025 | Competent, efficient, friendly | |
| 4.8 | Feb 12, 2025 | Very nice | |
| 5.0 | Feb 11, 2025 | I have had a complex history of hip replacements and DR Wells has been excellent in communication and profession execution | |
| 5.0 | Feb 8, 2025 | It was very pleasant. The doctor didn't talk down to me and explained everything clearly. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 6, 2025 | He was very knowledgeable and showed concern for the whole problem and a solution. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 4, 2025 | Dr. Wells is hands-down the best doctor. I have sent two people his way. I wouldn't go to anyone else. Kind, caring, smart, explains everything well, takes time, he's the best. | |
| 5.0 | Feb 4, 2025 | Dr. Wells is an amazing and he truly cares about my recovery. I don't know where I would be without his help. Thank you for being just an all around amazing person. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 31, 2025 | He's a very caring and kind doctor who is extremely knowledgeable. | |
| 4.8 | Jan 30, 2025 | Very professional and caring | |
| 5.0 | Jan 28, 2025 | I injured myself skiing and was referred to Dr Wells. Dr Wells had an incredible reputation by his patients, colleagues, and co-workers. I am a physician myself and my husband is an attorney. We were blown away by Dr Wells. He is the rare combination of competence and compassion. He is easily one of the best providers I have seen in my life and lately, I have been pretty sick. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 22, 2025 | Dr. Wells is an amazing surgeon who listens to his patients, will address any and all complaints that you share with him and makes you feel heard and understood! He checks and double checks and is extremely thorough! I would highly recommend Dr. Wells to others! | |
| 4.8 | Jan 22, 2025 | The Best | |
| 5.0 | Jan 21, 2025 | Outstanding level of interaction, assessment, personal concern, and explanation of surgical goals. | |
| 4.9 | Jan 20, 2025 | Dr Wells was very detailed in explaining the MRI and XRay imaging showing the multiple problems in my right hip. He suggested multiple therapies to try, from PT to medicine /supplements, and said he would progress in a very measured way with my treatment. This was exciting and encouraging as previous doctors have dismissed my issue In the past due to my age. | |
| 5.0 | Jan 18, 2025 | Very personable and professional. | |
| 4.9 | Jan 3, 2025 | Thorough, compassionate, and professional | |
| 5.0 | Dec 31, 2024 | There is nothing u can do to improve the care from Dr Wells!! He is the Best!!! | |
| 5.0 | Dec 31, 2024 | World-class treatment by a knowledgeable, communicative and understanding physician. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 28, 2024 | Dr Wells is truly one of a kind, he really cares about his patients and so does his staff. Very thorough and explaining exactly what will happen during and after your surgery and his expectations of you as a patient so you get the very best outcome | |
| 5.0 | Dec 27, 2024 | Everyone in the office gave me the impressing she/he cared. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 22, 2024 | Dr. Wells truly cares about his patient's. He thoroughly explains procedure and expectations. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 17, 2024 | Dr Wells is one of the best doctors I have ever had. Thorough, caring, and over the top qualified and skilled. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 12, 2024 | Great surgeon, great staff, great facility. Dr. Wells and his team were amazing. He truly cares about his patients. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 12, 2024 | Dr .Wells is very understanding and helpful ! | |
| 5.0 | Dec 3, 2024 | Best care | |
| 5.0 | Dec 3, 2024 | Experienced, kind, and spent as much time as needed to explain and go over procedures. | |
| 5.0 | Dec 1, 2024 | Dr. Wells is very knowledgeable on his speciality. He has amazing staff. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 26, 2024 | Fast, efficient wait time and he took lots of time and care with us. Answered any questions and concerns we had. We felt very good when we left the office. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 26, 2024 | So personable, thorough, easy to talk to. He genuinely seemed to care about me and the journey I have been on my whole life. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 16, 2024 | Dr. Wells is so knowledgeable and truly cares about his patients! | |
| 5.0 | Nov 13, 2024 | Listened to me on my visit. Dr. Wells explained my plan of care and answered my questions during my visit. He is a caring physician. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 12, 2024 | Very personable and cares about his patients. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 11, 2024 | Listened, explained and did not rush. Respectful and kind. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 9, 2024 | I had 100% confidence in Dr. Wells and felt completely at ease knowing I had the BEST orthopedic surgeon performing my particular operation. I was told he has perfected his craft with this particular surgery and that turned out to be a true statement. I am extremely grateful and appreciative to be his patient. I experienced almost zero pain and discomfort. The results so far are nothing short of perfection and my family and I were always at ease interacting with him. The experience can only be described as outstanding. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 8, 2024 | Answers all questions | |
| 5.0 | Nov 7, 2024 | Dr. Wells and his office staff truly care about their patients. Add that to the fact that he is a skilled surgeon and you have a winning combination. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 5, 2024 | Loved him! Took time with me and didn't discount my intelligence. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 5, 2024 | Very compassionate and person-centered. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 4, 2024 | Excellent provider. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 4, 2024 | Loved them. Dr. Wells is amazing! | |
| 5.0 | Nov 3, 2024 | I've been with Dr Wells for the last 6 years. He's an amazing, caring provider. Has always advocated for the best interest of his patients. Goes above and beyond in trying to help them, regardless of the situation. | |
| 5.0 | Nov 1, 2024 | Knowledgeable, great at explaining | |
| 5.0 | Oct 26, 2024 | I think he is a magician and NICE too. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 22, 2024 | He is thorough, knowledgeable, open, and honest, and hands on! He's basically a miracle worker disguised as a surgeon | |
| 4.8 | Oct 22, 2024 | Everyone is willing to help | |
| 5.0 | Oct 22, 2024 | He was great, explained everything in detail. Answered all my questions you did a great job. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 22, 2024 | He is a wonderful man. He is very talented as well as warm and kind. His staff are welcoming and warm and professional also. I couldn't have asked for a better team. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 22, 2024 | Detailed and knowledgeable | |
| 5.0 | Oct 22, 2024 | DR WELLS GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND TO GIVE HIS PATIENTS THE "BEST" CARE. HE TREATED ME AS A WHOLE PERON, NOT JUST THE PROCEDURE, FOR MY BEST OUTCOMES. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 22, 2024 | Dr Wells is not only a fantastic surgeon but also a doctor who demonstrates that he cares about his patients as people. His staff is also phenomenal. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 17, 2024 | Every person in this office is hospitable and professional. I love this place !! | |
| 4.0 | Oct 15, 2024 | Dr. Wells is fantastic | |
| 5.0 | Oct 13, 2024 | Dr Wells is AMAZING! He is personable helpful and genuinely cares about his patients. I wish he was my doctor for everything!!!!! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 12, 2024 | Dr. Wells performed a left hip replacement on me and did a wonderful job. I was barely able to walk, now back to sprinting and running in dog agility with no pain. He is also a very caring doctor, which is very important. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 11, 2024 | Dr Wells is a very caring and professional Surgeon. Highly recommend Dr Wells and the Baylor Scott White Team! | |
| 5.0 | Oct 10, 2024 | He actually got me! He understood how important my physical activity level was for my physical and mental health. As a 68 year old female that rides 200 miles a week, he did not dismiss as my previous doctor did. He took time to address all my concerns and ordered the necessary tests to determine best options for me personally. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 9, 2024 | Everyone from signing in to paying were very polite, listen to my questions and gave me detail answers. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 8, 2024 | He was/is an amazing doctor. He really cares about the outcome of my surgery. I have recomended him to everyone if they ever need hip surgery. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 8, 2024 | Everyone was very nice and helpful. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 8, 2024 | Dr wells is so considerate and thoughtful of his patients. And so is his excellent staff. | |
| 4.7 | Oct 6, 2024 | Excelled care by Dr. Wells and his office. |
*The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
**Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.