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Dr. Joseph Mims, MD

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Dr. Joseph Mims, MD is a General Surgery Specialist 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 Surgery Specialist in Atlanta, GA.

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Dr. Joseph Mims, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Atlanta, GA and has 36 years experience. They graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1988 and completed a residency at Emory University.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Piedmont Hospital. Dr. Mims has experience treating conditions like Inguinal 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. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Mims is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Gallbladder Removal
Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Gallbladder Removal
Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Incisional Hernia
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Breast Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
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 Surgery for Achalasia
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Essential Open Access-GA POS
    Blue Open Access (Select Network)-GA POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO
    Blue Choice Option POS
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Preferred PPO
  • MultiPlan 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 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
  3. 3 Office
    35 Collier Rd NW Ste 775, Atlanta, GA 30309
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 351-5959
  4. 4 Piedmont 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
5 Stars (23)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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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
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Emory University Affil Hosps
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Emory University
    1993
Residency Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Mims, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Mims' profile.

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