Overview
Clifton Meals is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Covington, Georgia. Dr. Meals is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Radial Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Meals is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4181 Hospital Dr Ne, Suite 204, Covington, GA 30014
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Benjamin Puckett is an Orthopedics provider in Gainesville, Georgia. Dr. Puckett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Radial Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Puckett is currently accepting new patients.
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Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand and Upper Extremity Virginia M. Jones, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Jones is fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity surgery. Her practice includes general orthopaedics and sports medicine with specialty training in surgery of the hand and upper extremities. Areas of Expertise Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Sports Medicine Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Education Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburg, PA, 2013, Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship Residency: Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA, 2012, Orthopaedic Surgery Internship Internship: Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA, 2008, General Surgery Internship Medical Degree: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 2007, Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate Degree: Davidson College, Davidson, NC, 2001, Bachelor of Science, Biology, Concentration in Medical Humanities Professional Memberships American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery American Society for Surgery of the Hand American College of Surgeons Association of Women Surgeons Society of Microsurgical Specialists Georgia Orthopaedic Society Community Involvement Dr. Jones is active in the community educating in the area of hand and upper extremities, including the dangers of carpal tunnel. She is an active contributor to the Piedmont Healthcare Living Better blog site (see Related Stories on this page). Publications Jones VM, Morse A, Andoga AM, Baratz ME. Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics 23: 224-231. Insurance Plans Accepted Aetna, BCBS, Champus Tricare, Cigna, Coventry, Humana, Medicare, United Healthcare and many others. Please contact physician office for additional plans covered. Hospital Affiliation Piedmont Henry Hospital Piedmont Fayette Hospital Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Dr. Jones is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Radial Nerve Dysfunction. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.
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Gary Lourie is a Hand Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lourie has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Radial Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Tennis Elbow, Nerve Decompression, and Osteotomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Meals isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Ganglion CystDr. Meals isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Meals isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- TendinitisDr. Meals isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Meals isAdvanced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Meals isAdvanced. Learn about Trigger Thumb.
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Meals isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Meals isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- BursitisDr. Meals isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Meals isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Meals isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Meals isExperienced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.