Summary

Dr. Friedman is a graduate of Princeton University and Cornell University Medical School.
He completed his orthopedic residency training at UCLA and spent a year at Lenox-Hill Hospital in New York City as a Sports Medicine Fellow. At the time he had primary responsibility for the New York Jets football and New York Knicks basketball teams. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopedics at UCLA.
Dr. Friedman has organized the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual instructional Course on treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries from 1992-1996. Also, Dr. Friedman was the Sports Medicine Fellowship Director at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute. He is chairman of the Education Committee of the Arthroscopy Association of North America 1997-1999.
He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and is a Fellow in the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the International Knee Society and the American Orthopedic Society of …Sports Medicine.
Dr. Friedman served as a Physician Specialist for the 1994 Olympic Games for soccer. He has published numerous sports medicine articles, co-edited the book, Prosthetic Ligament Reconstruction of the Knee, and lectures extensively both nationally and internationally, including live surgical demonstrations in Europe. He is presently involved in a multi center FDA Study of a meniscal replacement technique.
He is a Qualified Medical Examiner (Q.M.E.) for the State of California Industrial Medical Council Department of Industrial Relations.
Outside interests include his family, jogging, tennis, golf, skiing, travel and wine. Marc J. Friedman, M.D. is available to see patients at the Van Nuys and Valencia offices.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 27 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine
  • 79 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 9 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph Philip Burns has 9 locations

Wellstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

2450 Old Milton Pkwy Ste 204Alpharetta, GA 30009

Wellstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

1211 Johnson Ferry RdMarietta, GA 30068
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital

3000 Hospital BlvdRoswell, GA 30076

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital

677 Church St NEMarietta, GA 30060

Wellstar Avalon Health Park

2450 Old Milton PkwyAlpharetta, GA 30009
Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Wellstar Orthopaedic And Sports Medicine

1360 Upper Hembree Rd Ste 103Roswell, GA 30076

Wellstar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine

1360 Upper Hembree Rd Ste 103Roswell, GA 30076

Wellstar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine

3747 Roswell Road Suite 319Marietta, GA 30062

Wellstar Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

2450 Old Milton Pkwy Ste LL1Alpharetta, GA 30009

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Alpharetta , GAAlpharetta , GAWestfield , NJMiddletown , NJ
Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Saba University School Of Medicine Med School: St Christopher Iba Mar Diop College Of Medicine Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Philip Burns

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Brand New Day
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clover Health
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Philip Burns has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Philip Burns has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopic Surgery (Arthroscopy)
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery (Hip Replacement Arthroplasty)
  • Knee Injuries
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Shoulder Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Dr. Joseph Philip Burns holds an active medical license in the state of Georgia.

Medical License

PositionStateYearStatus
Medical DoctorGeorgia2027Active

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Georgetown University School Of Medicine in 1999.

NPI Number

Dr. Burns' NPI number is 1457347874.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Joseph Burns's office located?
Dr. Joseph Burns's office is located at 2450 Old Milton Pkwy Ste 204, Alpharetta, GA, 30009.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joseph Burns affiliated with?
Dr. Joseph Burns is affiliated with Community Behavioral Health Center.
Does Dr. Joseph Burns accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Joseph Burns accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Joseph Burns accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Joseph Burns has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Joseph Burns speak?
Dr. Joseph Burns speaks English and Spanish.

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