Joseph Paul Mims, MD
General Surgery

4.9 out of 5,
New patient visits
Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Atlanta
35 Collier Rd NW, Suite 775
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone
404-351-5959Fax
404-351-8526
Dr. Mims earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency in general surgery at Emory University affiliated hospitals, where he later acted as Chief Resident in surgery. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in biochemistry and is board certified in general surgery. Dr. Mims has previously worked as a clinical instructor of surgery at Emory University, and was also an associate examiner for The American Board of Surgery. He is a member of many societies including the American Medical Association, the American Hernia Society and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Mims welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.
Provider Information
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
Emory University School of Medicine
Internship, 1989
Medical College of Georgia
Medical Education, 1988
Emory University School of Medicine
Residency, 1993
Certifications
American Board of Surgery
Verified Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
2,915 ratings,
737 reviews
9/22/2025
Warm. Knowledgeable. Generous with information and time.
9/22/2025
His care, compassion and capability leaves no room for improvement.
9/22/2025
Very pleasant, very knowledgeable and confident. Experienced expert. Made me feel like I made right decision so I felt I could go forward.
9/22/2025
Care about his patients health and concerns.
9/18/2025
He was friendly and informative on way things was going to go. And what to expect.
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Medicare
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Wellcare
Map & Directions
Piedmont Physicians Surgical Specialists Atlanta
35 Collier Rd NW, Suite 775 Atlanta, GA 30309