
Dr. Timothy R Stapleton MD
Orthopedist
1600 Forsyth St Macon GA, 31201About
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
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
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Practice At 1600 Forsyth St
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. James Chappuis M.D.3356 Vineville Ave Macon GA 31204
- Dr. Charles H Richardson MD1600 Forsyth St Macon GA 31201
- Dr. Derrick D. Phillips M.D.3051 Watson Blvd Warner Robins GA 31093
- Dr. Jeffrey Blake Burnette MD4660 Riverside Park Blvd Macon GA 31210
- Dr. Donald C Beringer MD1600 Forsyth St Macon GA 31201
- Dr. James W Spivey MD212 Hospital Dr Warner Robins GA 31088
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350 HOSPITAL DRIVE MACON GA 31217