652 S Medical Center Dr Ste 110, 
St George, UT 

Overview

Joel Turtle is a General Surgeon in St George, Utah. Dr. Turtle has been practicing medicine for over 8 years. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Turtle is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Texas A And M School Of Nursing, 2018

Residency

University of Utah Orthopaedic Center

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in UT

Fellowships

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Hospital Affiliations

Primary Children's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BridgeSpan
  • EPO
  • HMO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Paramount
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • PPO
Regence
  • EPO
  • PPO
University of Utah Health
  • EPO
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Locations

Pediatric Orthopaedics - Dixie Regional Health Performance Center
652 S Medical Center Dr Ste 110, St George, UT 84790

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joel Turtle

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Turtle?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel Turtle by calling their office at 801-662-5600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Joel Turtle a top-rated expert for Spinal Fusion?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel Turtle is classified as an Experienced expert for Spinal Fusion, 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. Joel Turtle specialize in?

While Dr. Joel Turtle is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Spinal Fusion, Fractured Spine, and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Joel Turtle participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Joel Turtle has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Fusion. You can view a list of Dr. Joel Turtle's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Joel Turtle accept my insurance?

Dr. Joel Turtle accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and BridgeSpan. We recommend calling the office directly at 801-662-5600 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.

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