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Hand surgery is the focus of Dr. Brett Puckett's practice, where he treats carpal tunnel syndrome, stenosing tenosynovitis, and ulnar neuropathy, and performs hand and wrist surgery and open carpal tunnel surgery. He practices orthopedic surgery and hand surgery and speaks both English and Spanish.

Dr. Puckett earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Florida Health. He is affiliated with UF Health North and Baptist Medical Center Clay and sees patients in Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Puckett 4.89 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.9

216 Ratings
28 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Florida Health
190 written reviews
2 specialties
7 areas of expertise
2 hospital affiliations
8 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Puckett's Ratings and Reviews

4.9

216 Ratings with 190 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 18 Minutes

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Patients consistently praise Dr. Brett C. Puckett for his excellent bedside manner, thorough explanations, and personalized care, appreciating his ability to make them feel comfortable and well-informed about their treatment options. They commend his professionalism, empathy, and the trust they have in his expertise, leading many to highly recommend him. However, patients also noted the longer wait times for appointments, suggesting potential overbooking, although many believed the quality of care received outweighed the inconvenience. Overall, he is regarded as an exceptional orthopedic specialist, particularly in hand surgery, with a dedicated and friendly office staff.

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This was my first time seeing Dr Puckett, and I was impressed. He was very personable and professional. We reviewed the issue with my arm, he made suggestions for treatment and we came to a mutual agreement on how to proceed. Great doc.

September 15th, 2026

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Dr. Puckett is professional, kind and knowledgeable. Love his work.

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August 26th, 2026

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Friendly, efficient, and helpful. All you can ask for in a doc!

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August 19th, 2026

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Great doctor and wonderful bedside manners! I couldn’t have asked for a better doctor for the pain I experienced at the base of the thumb. The surgical scaring was very minimal.

August 5th, 2026

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Dr. Puckett is Awesome! A doctor who heard his patient’s concerns and made sure they were all addressed and treated. It’s about us and that truly matters. Thank you!

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June 17th, 2026

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Everyone in the office was very friendly and helpful. Dr. Puckett was gentle and explained in great detail what needed to be done for my wrist to get back to being pain free. He took his time and had a wonderful bedside manner. Very thankful to have found him!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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I’m very pleased with my doctor

May 20th, 2026

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Was great.

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April 29th, 2026

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Dr. Puckett was very informative and easy to talk to. Very professional and pleasant to work with. It feels like a team leader deciding what's best for the team. A great doctor, I highly recommend his services!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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March 30th, 2026

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Prior to choosing Dr. Puckett I reviewed several reviews written by his patients and everything good that was said about him couldn’t more true. A doctor that takes the time to explain everything to you in detail. Great bedside manor!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

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Uf Health North

15255 Max Leggett PkwyJacksonville, FL 32218

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Tel: (904) 383-1000

First Coast Surgery Center

4035 Southpoint BlvdJacksonville, FL 32216

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Tel: (904) 507-6077

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Southeast Orthopedics Specialists

6800 Southpoint Pkwy Ste 300Jacksonville, FL 32216

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Tel: (904) 394-2658

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Dr. Brett C Puckett, MD	Dr. James R. Piorkowski, MD	Dr. Erik Christian Nilssen, MD	Dr. Alexander C. Coleman, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (216 Ratings)	4.8 (136 Ratings)	4.4 (146 Ratings)	5 (69 Ratings)
28 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Jacksonville , FL	Gulf Breeze , FL	Pensacola , FL	Gulf Breeze , FL
Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School	Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine	Med School: The Medical University of South Carolina Charleston
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare

Elbow Injuries
Hand Injuries
Hand Surgery
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Wrist Fracture (Colles Fracture)
Wrist Fracture (Radius Fractures)
Wrist Injury

Dr. Brett C Puckett holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Florida Health.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1998.

NPI Number

Dr. Puckett's NPI number is 1831150960.

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(0)
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Which hospitals is Dr. Brett Puckett affiliated with?: Dr. Brett Puckett is affiliated with Uf Health North and Baptist Medical Center Clay.

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Dr. Puckett's Ratings and Reviews

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Office Locations

Southeast Orthopedic Specialists

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Southeast Orthopedic Specialists- Riverside

Uf Health North

First Coast Surgery Center

Southeast Orthopedics Specialists

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Dr. Brett C Puckett has the following 2 specialties

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Dr. Brett C Puckett has the following 7 areas of expertise

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