Joel Edwynn Wells MD MPH
Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Pediatric Orthopedics
Medical Director of the Comprehensive Hip Center Program at Baylor Scott and White
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5220 W University DrSuite 220McKinney, TX 75071
Phone+1 469-800-5750
Fax+1 469-800-5760
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Summary
- I earned my medical degree at Tulane University. Following an internship in surgery at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Harvard, I received advanced training in hip preservation, resurfacing, and reconstruction through a fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. I am now medical director of the Comprehensive Hip Center at Baylor Scott and White.
Education & Training
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2015 - 2016
Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolChief Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014 - 2015- Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010 - 2015
Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2011
Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2010, M.D.
Abilene Christian UniversityBS, Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 2002 - 2006
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2016 - 2025
MO State Medical License 2015 - 2017
MA State Medical License 2010 - 2015
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Young Alumnus of the Year Abilene Christian University, 2020
- Listed Physician International Hip Dysplasia Institue, 2019
- Blue Ribbon Article Award Orthopedics, 2019
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Bilateral avascular necrosis: A rare complication of Fabry disease.Candela Romano, Joel Wells, Nicholas Stanzione, Virginia Kimonis
Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports. 2025-06-01 - Are artificial intelligence generated lower extremity radiographic measurements accurate in a cohort with implants?Holden Archer, Shuda Xia, Seth Reine, Louis Camilo Vazquez, Oganes Ashikyan
Skeletal Radiology. 2025-04-28 - Understanding Hip Pain Through Social Media: An Initial Overview of an International Web-Based Survey.John M Gaddis, Erika Shults, Bretton Laboret, Ryan Bialaszewski, Katerina Wells
Arthroplasty Today. 2025-04-01
Journal Articles
- Intermediate-Term Hip Survivorship and Patient-Reported Outcomes of Periacetabular OsteotomyWells J, Schoenecker P, Duncan S, Goss CW, Thomason K, Clohisy JC., JBJS, 2/2018
Authored Content
- Hip dysplasia is not just a condition that affects your dogJune 2019
- Young and hip: Joint preservation surgery may be the long-term answer to hip painJanuary 2018
- Young and hip: joint preservation surgery is sometimes the answerMay 2017
- Tracking hip surgery variablesJanuary 2017
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Press Mentions
Abilene Cooper, ACU Grad Wells Chose Medicine over Pro BaseballMay 16th, 2018
Grant Support
- Hip Research GrantJohn W. Hancock Family Foundation2019–Present
- Hip Research GrantOnce Upon A Time Foundation2019–Present
- Hip Research GrantHoglund Foundation2019–Present
- Hip Research GrantRobert J. Potter2018–Present
Professional Memberships
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- Texas Orthopaedic AssociationMember
- International Society for Hip ArthroscopyMember
Industry Relationships
- Medical Director, Miles4HipsWe are an all-volunteer group of hip dysplasia patients and advocates committed to serving individuals whose lives have been affected by hip dysplasia and supporting the mission, vision, and global initiatives of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.2020 - Present
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