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Dr. Joel Tupper, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Joel Tupper, MD
4.5 (19 Ratings)

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Dr. Joel Tupper, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Oklahoma City, OK.
Dr. Joel Tupper, MD
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Dr. Joel Tupper, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 63
Oklahoma City, OK
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel Tupper, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Oklahoma City, OK.

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Dr. Joel Tupper, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Oklahoma City, OK and has 35 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1989 and completed a residency at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.They currently practice at Prairie Gardens Medical, LLC and are affiliated with Mcbride Orthopedic Hospital, Oklahoma Center For Orthopaedic & Multi-Specialty Surgery, Integris Southwest Medical Center and Surgical Hospital Of Oklahoma. Dr. Tupper has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tupper received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tupper is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Meniscectomy
Knee Arthroscopy
Joint Pain
Meniscectomy
Knee Arthroscopy
Joint Pain
Chondromalacia
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Spondylitis
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Knee Replacement
Neuroplasty
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Colles' Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Distal Radius Fracture
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Snapping Hip
Spina Bifida
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Vertebral Column Tumors
Wrist Fracture
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Achilles Tenotomy
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Care
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neurostimulation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Tricare
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Prairie Gardens Medical
    12301 N Western Ave Ste 101, Oklahoma City, OK 73114
    Monday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 18:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Feb 09, 2024
My father sees Dr. Tupper, he is so professional, and always answers questions and is available. I have never been more impressed with a doctor. Thank you Dr. Tupper for being such a great human! My parents always speak so highly of you and I understand why.
Marsha Brown — Feb 09, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Tupper Orthopedics is a solo private practice that only coordinates with healthcare providers of integrity. We believe in spending time with our patients in order to provide the best quality of care, with emphasis on education and open communication to promote trust and healing. Dr.Tupper is a Board Certified Orthopedist with a fellowship in pediatrics, treating patients of all ages and considers it a privilege to provide care for our armed forces and their families.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Joel Tupper, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Oklahoma City, OK and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1989. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • The Children's Hospital, Denver, University Of Colorado Health Sciences Center.
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Tupper, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tupper's profile.

Dr. Joel Tupper, MD is affiliated with Mcbride Orthopedic Hospital, Oklahoma Center For Orthopaedic & Multi-Specialty Surgery, Integris Southwest Medical Center and Surgical Hospital Of Oklahoma.

Yes, Dr. Joel Tupper, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mcbride Orthopedic Hospital

    9600 Broadway Ext, Oklahoma City, OK

  • Oklahoma Center For Orthopaedic & Multi-Specialty Surgery

    8100 S Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK

  • Integris Southwest Medical Center

    4401 S Western Ave, Oklahoma City, OK

  • Surgical Hospital Of Oklahoma

    100 SE 59th St, Oklahoma City, OK