Macon
Joseph E. Slappey Jr., MD
Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
General Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Specialist in Central Georgia
Dr. Slappey is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with particular interests in knee and shoulder injuries, sports medicine, arthroscopy and total joint replacement.
Dr. Slappey served as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery for Mercer University School of Medicine and serves the local community as team physician for area high school & college athletic teams.
Dr. Slappey is married with four children and enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time on his farm with family and friends.
Education
Certification
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Residency
Georgia Baptist Medical Center, Atlanta
Medical Degree
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta
Affiliations
OrthoGeorgia Surgery Center
Piedmont Macon North Hospital
Medical Center Atrium Health Navicent
Active Member Of
Dr. Slappey’s Orthopaedic Specialties
Hip Treatment and Care
- Total hip joint replacement
- Fracture management
- Arthritis
- Impingement
- Tendon repair
- Tendonitis
- Joint restoration/preservation
Care for Knee Injuries and Conditions in Central GA
- Total knee replacement
- Cartilage injuries and restoration
- Arthritis
- Arthroscopy
- Meniscus repairs
- Fracture care
- Revision joint replacement
Shoulder Replacement and Surgery
- Bursitis
- Frozen shoulder
- Rotator cuff pathology and repair
- Arthritis
- Impingement
- Joint restoration/preservation
- Fracture care
Sports Medicine Care in Macon
- Arthroscopy
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair
- Meniscus pathology
- Cartilage restoration
- Fracture care
- Joint restoration/preservation
Patient Testimonials
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