

Dr. Joel Wells, MD
Dr. Joel Wells, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in McKinney, TX. Dr. Wells has extensive experience in Hip & Pelvic Surgery. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-McKinney and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Plano. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Baylor Scott & White Hip Preservation Center - McKinney
5220 W University Dr Ste 220 McKinney, TX 75071Make an Appointment
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Dr Wells is a fellowship-trained comprehensive hip surgeon. He specializes in periacetabular osteotomy, arthroscopic and open hip preservation surgery, hip sports surgery, anterior total hip replacement, hip resurfacing, and hip reconstruction....read morebiography
Dr. Wells is a fellowship-trained comprehensive hip surgeon. He specializes in periacetabular osteotomy, arthroscopic and open hip preservation surgery, hip sports surgery, anterior total hip replacement, hip resurfacing, and hip reconstruction....read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Baylor Scott & White Hip Preservation Center - McKinney
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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Compare Dr. Wells with our nearby Orthopedic Surgeons at Medical City McKinney.
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(972) 456-9314.
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