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Dr. Joel Box, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Joel Box, MD
4.5 (2 Ratings)
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Dr. Joel Box, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Calhoun, GA.
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Dr. Joel Box, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Calhoun, GA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Joel Box, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Calhoun, GA.

About

Dr. Joel Box, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Calhoun, GA and has 33 years experience. They graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1991 and completed a residency at Atlanta Med Ctr, General Surgery.They currently practice at AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery at Calhoun and are affiliated with Adventhealth Gordon. At present, Dr. Box received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Box is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Breast Lump
Abdominal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Wound Repair
Acid Reflux
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bowel Strangulation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Gastritis
Goiter
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Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Melanoma
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Colectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Joint Fusion
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Pathway X Guided Access-GA
    Traditional Health Plan-GA
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Choice Option POS
    Blue Open Access POS
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • LocalPlus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 AdventHealth Medical Group General Surgery at Calhoun
    1035 Red Bud Rd NE Ste 200, Calhoun, GA 30701

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Oct 04, 2016
Dr. Box is a very good Dr. Only wish he would have spent sometime talking to me before and after my procedure. Once in the office though answers all my questions and was very pleasant to speak with. I would definitely recommend this doctor.
Cartersville, GA — Oct 04, 2016
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Dr Box has been practicing in Gordon County since November 1999. His professional passion is providing understanding and compassionate care to cancer patients. Dr Box is a board-certified general surgeon. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia in Athens and the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He completed an internship and residency at the Georgia Baptist Medical Center in Atlanta. During this period, he gained extensive experience in performing and teaching advanced laparoscopic surgery regionally and international. Dr Box is the only fellowship-trained cancer surgeon in Northwest Georgia. He completed a Fellowship in Surgical Oncology at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York.
Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Joel Box, MD is a general surgery specialist in Calhoun, GA and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1991. He specializes in General Surgery.
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Georgia Baptist Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Atlanta Med Ctr, General Surgery
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute
    1998
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Box, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Box's profile.

Dr. Joel Box, MD is affiliated with Adventhealth Gordon.

Yes, Dr. Joel Box, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Adventhealth Gordon

    1035 Red Bud Rd NE, Calhoun, GA