Sports Medicine Surgeon &
Arthroscopic Expert

Dr. Joseph F. Wilcox is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports-medicine specialist with over two decades of experience performing advanced arthroscopic and joint-preserving surgeries of the knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle.

About
Joseph Wilcox, M.D.

  • Board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and minimally invasive joint preservation

  • Fellowship-trained in sports medicine at The Ohio State University Hospital

  • Performed thousands of arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgeries since 2001

  • Published researcher with multiple peer-reviewed studies in Arthroscopy and The American Journal of Sports Medicine

  • Recipient of national research awards, including:
    • Smith & Nephew Traveling Resident Award
    • AOA-Zimmer Traveling Resident Award
    • Georgia Orthopaedic Society Outstanding Paper Award

  • Team physician for high-school and collegiate athletes for 25+ years

  • Community educator and lecturer on orthopedic health, injury prevention, and youth wellness

His research has won several awards including

The Smith and Nephew Traveling Resident Award (1994)

The American Orthopaedic Association-Zimmer Traveling Resident Award (1994)

The Georgia Orthopaedic Society 52nd Annual Meeting Resident’s Award for Most Outstanding Paper (1998).

Areas of Expertise

Success Stories from Dr. Wilcox’s Patients

Philosophy of Care:
Patient-focused at Every Step

Each patient is treated as an individual — tailored treatment plans.
Minimally invasive surgery whenever possible — faster recovery, less pain.
Education-driven approach — patients empowered to make informed decisions.

A Journey Fueled by Passion and Experience

1987: Congressional Appointment to West Point on a football scholarship.

Shoulder injury changed path → University of Cincinnati graduate, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa.

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine → elected to Alpha Omega Alpha.

Internship & residency: Emory University (1995–2000).

Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Ohio State University Hospital.

Over 20 years of experience treating knee, shoulder, ankle, and elbow injuries.

Committed to
Education and Community

  • Team physician for high school & college teams for 25+ years (Westerville Central, Otterbein University).
  • Offers clinical internships & rotations for local students.
  • Community lectures on joint health, injury prevention, and sports medicine topics.

Beyond Medicine

Lives in Delaware, Ohio with his wife and three children.

Avid athlete: skiing, tennis, and active lifestyle.

Lifelong music enthusiast: plays guitar and sings in a local band.

Meet Dr. Wilcox — In Person or Online

Office Location in Westerville, OH

193 West Shrock Road, Westerville, OH 43081

Virtual consultations
available

Improve symptoms now and
prevent problems in the future

The Joint
Preservation
Center

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