Dr. Joseph R. Locker

4.9 ( 8 reviews )

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Ratings for Dr. Joseph R. Locker

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Awesome Dr. Locker and staff. 💯 excellent team and highly recommend.

Submitted Jan. 3, 2024

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HAD MY FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH DR LOCKER SO HAPPY I DID I HAVE BEEN PUTTING OFF KNEE SURGERY BECAUSE WAS NOT HAVING CHRONIC KNEE PAIN UNTIL 6 MONTHS AGO I KNEW IT WAS TIME, VERY IMPRESSED WITH HIS STAFF I GAVE HIM AND OK ON PUNCTUALITY BECAUSE I HAD TO WAIT TO GET BACK TO HIM BUT I UNDERSTAND BECAUSE HE IS VERY BUSY BUT NOW THAT I MET HIM I WOULD WAIT ALL DAY TO SEE HIM I FEEL I AM IN VERY GOOD HANDS THANK YOU TIME FOR SURGERY!

Submitted June 4, 2021

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Dr. Locker is a top of the bunch Orthopedic Surgeon. Do not hesitate if you need surgery...Did an anterior hip several years ago and it's perfect..Repaired a torn Meniscus for my husband and carpal Tunnel surgery...Staff is polite, professional, wait time is short. Highly recommended.

Submitted Nov. 16, 2017

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Didn't rush to get the scalpel when I went to him with a frozen shoulder. An injection in my torn bicep took care of the problem! Very willing to answer add-on questions about my knee while I was there.

Submitted April 21, 2017

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This doctor was recommended to me by OR personnel who worked w/him & other orthopedic surgeons. They raved about him, also saw an article about him in the Ocala Star Banner and did other research. Everything leading up to surgery was well planned by the staff. Dr Locker is very low key but clearly knowledgeable & he is patient w/your questions & concerns. He explains very well. I was walking w/in just a few hours of surgery. Considering all that was done, my general pain level during recovery was surprisingly low. From my perspective, it's the way to go. I'm now 2 1/2 weeks out & I get around very well, I can put on my own tennis shoes & take short walks. I'm more than pleased w/my care and the outcome. I am recommending Dr Locker to everyone.

Submitted Sept. 16, 2013

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Outstanding care and a truly caring physician. Can't say enough good. Had I known better, my anterior hip replacement procedure would have been much, much sooner.

Submitted May 21, 2010

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A Physician who listens to what a patient is saying. He has time for each patient wether the surgery is major or minor. He did the anterior lateral approach to my left hip. I was out of bed that evening and playing miniature golf in the hosp. gym the next morning.

Submitted Jan. 30, 2010

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Excellent orthopedic doctor - great, helpful staff. An asset to the medical community of Marion County.

Submitted March 4, 2009


Dr. Joseph R. Locker's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Dr. Joseph Locker is General Orthopedist with focus on Sports Medicine and joint reconstruction/replacement servicing Central Florida including Ocala and The Villages. Team Physician for the College of Central Florida. Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery with UCF College of Medicine. 20+ years experience. Dr. Locker is one of the most experienced surgeons in the Southeast with regards to anterior hip replacement, including training of other surgeons and implant and technique design. Has been instrumental in designing outpatient protocols for OSCO, the ambulatory surgery center of The Orthopedic Institute in Ocala that has performed hundreds of same day joint joint replacements. As a former two-sport D1 collegiate athlete, has a special interest in managing sports injuries in both the high school and the 'mature' athlete. Dr. Locker's goal is to get the athlete back on the field as soon as possible, with or without surgery.

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Tulane University
  • Boston College
  • GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE (Grad. 1991)

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

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