Overview
Dr. Mims earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency in general surgery at Emory University affiliated hospitals, where he later acted as Chief Resident in surgery. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in biochemistry and is board certified in general surgery. Dr. Mims has previously worked as a clinical instructor of surgery at Emory University, and was also an associate examiner for The American Board of Surgery. He is a member of many societies including the American Medical Association, the American Hernia Society and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Mims welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
Dr. Mims is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Parathyroidectomy.
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35 Collier Rd NW, Suite 775, Atlanta, GA 30309
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph P. Mims
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph P. Mims?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph P. Mims by calling their office at 404-351-5959. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph P. Mims a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph P. Mims is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. Joseph P. Mims specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph P. Mims is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Joseph P. Mims accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph P. Mims accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 404-351-5959 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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- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Mims isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Mims isDistinguished. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
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- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Mims isAdvanced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Mims isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Diastasis RectiDr. Mims isAdvanced. Learn about Diastasis Recti.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Mims isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism
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- AcrospiromaDr. Mims isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Mims isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CholecystitisDr. Mims isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- Lump in the AbdomenDr. Mims isExperienced. Learn about Lump in the Abdomen.