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Dr. Joel Shanklin, MD

Dr. Joel Shanklin, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Shanklin, MD is a plastic surgeon in Lima, OH and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

825 W Market St Ste 260 Lima, OH 45805
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(419) 996-5208

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Shanklin is affiliated with Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center Lima, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Shanklin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shanklin

3.5

19 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 20, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Yissell Leyva – Jun 03, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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May 21, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
19 people found this helpful
Helpful
X Patient in Savannah, GA – Apr 06, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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DPP in Savannah, GA – Feb 17, 2016
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Cosmetic Surgery Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

My goal is to help patients achieve their dreams. The practice philosophy is more beautiful, more youthful, more you

biography

Joel L. Shanklin is a Plastic Surgeon / Reconstructive Surgeon - General, Surgeon - Cosmetic Surgeon practicing in Savannah, GA,  started practicing 1992

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION American Society of Plastic Surgeons Southeastern...read more

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • General Surgery - University Of Arizona

    Residency Hospital

  • Private Practice - Group/partnership

  • University Ca Davis/u Ca Davis Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • University Louisville/kleinert Instit

    Fellowship Hospital, 1998

  • University Of Louisville School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
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Locations

Practice

Hope Cancer Center of Northwest Ohio825 W Market St Ste 260 Lima, OH 45805
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Practice

Office4301 X St Ste 2430 Sacramento, CA 95817
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center

    730 W Market St
    Lima, OH 45801
    Recipient of 36
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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