Overview
"Dr. Wells is a fellowship-trained comprehensive hip surgeon. He specializes in periacetabular osteotomy, arthroscopic and open hip preservation surgery, hip sports surgery, anterior total hip replacement, hip resurfacing, and hip reconstruction. He has a particular interest in hip dysplasia, femoroacetabular impingement syndrome, Perthes, complex hip deformities and hip research. Dr. Wells is also the medical director of the Comprehensive Hip Center Program at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center — McKinney. Dr. Wells grew up in Abilene, TX, attending Abilene Cooper High School, where he was valedictorian. He then continued his education at Abilene Christian University, where he was a four-year baseball letterman and was drafted by the New York Mets. Choosing medicine over baseball, he knows he made the right choice. He goes to sleep each night contemplating the patients he treated that day and wakes up ready to meet the new ones. He can often be found at his desk handwriting thank-you notes and does not hesitate to make the occasional house call. Dr. Wells says he has the best job in the world. Dr. Wells was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025. Read Dr. Wells' article, ""Hip dysplasia: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatments to keep you moving well."" Read Dr. Wells' article, ""Treating hip pain with less invasive techniques."" D Magazine has named Baylor Scott & White Orthopedics the ""Face of Orthopedics"" for 2025. Dr. Wells was recently featured in a Local Profile article about ""How Baylor Scott & White Is Helping Collin County Move Better."" Dr. Wells has been named a Texas Super Doctor for 2025 by Texas Monthly.".
Dr. Wells is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Wells is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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5220 W University Dr, Ste 220, Mckinney, TX 75071
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After obtaining his M.D. at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Cheng completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at U.C. Davis and his spine surgery fellowship with the world-renowned spine surgery group at Washington University in St. Louis. Board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Cheng was a tenured Full Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University. He has over 76 peer-reviewed publications, 9 book chapters, has given over 184 presentations at national and international meetings, and was a Deputy Editor for The Spine Journal. Dr. Cheng has received many awards including the Timothy Bray Trauma Award from U.C. Davis, the Saul Halpern Orthopaedic Teacher of the Year Award from Stanford, the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine Prize in Clinical Research, and Outstanding Paper Awards from the North American Spine Society.Dr. Cheng specializes in the latest surgical techniques in the spine including minimally-invasive surgery, cervical surgery, complex deformities, and revisions of other surgeries with less-than optimal outcomes. He is well-accustomed to all pathologies in the spine including degenerative disorders, deformity, trauma, infections, and tumors. Dr. Cheng is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joel Wells
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Wells?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel Wells by calling their office at 469-800-5750. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joel Wells a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel Wells is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteoarthritis, 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 Wells specialize in?
While Dr. Joel Wells is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, and Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Joel Wells accept my insurance?
Dr. Joel Wells accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-5750 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Wells isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
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- Acute PainDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD)Dr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD).
- TendinitisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Wells isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.