Overview
Clifton Meals is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Georgia.
Dr. Meals is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, and Rhizarthrosis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles.
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- 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
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4181 Hospital Dr NE, 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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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 highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Jones is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery Of The Hand. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Clifton Meals
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Clifton Meals?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Clifton Meals by calling their office at 678-766-8999. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Clifton Meals a top-rated expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Clifton Meals is classified as an Advanced expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Clifton Meals specialize in?
While Dr. Clifton Meals is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Ganglion Cyst. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.
Does Dr. Clifton Meals participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Clifton Meals has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Clifton Meals's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Clifton Meals accept my insurance?
Dr. Clifton Meals accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 678-766-8999 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.