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Dr. Timothy R Stapleton MD

Orthopedist

4/5(23)
1600 Forsyth St Macon GA, 31201
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4/5

About

Dr. Timothy Stapleton is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Macon, GA. Dr. Stapleton specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Stapleton tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

Education and Training

Mercer Univ Sch of Med, Macon Ga 1987

Mercer University / School of Medicine Medicine

Mercer University School of Medicine 1983

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Torn Meniscus
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Back Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Tear

Dr. Timothy R Stapleton MD's Practice location

Practice At 1600 Forsyth St

1600 Forsyth St -
Macon, GA 31201
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New patients: 478-254-5463

3708 NORTHSIDE DR -
MACON, GA 31210
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Dr. Timothy R Stapleton MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 23 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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