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John H. Wilckens

John H. Wilckens, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
4.9 of 5 stars104 ratings, 23 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • English

In-Network Plans

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Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About John H. Wilckens

Professional Titles

  • Medical Director for Orthopaedics at White Marsh

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Background

John Wilckens, M.D., is a sports medicine specialist who treats patients with a variety of sports injuries and orthopaedic conditions, including baseball injuries, running injuries and shoulder problems.

Dr. Wilckens serves as the medical director of Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics at White Marsh.

Dr. Wilckens holds research interests in sports medicine, adolescent sports injuries, ligament reconstruction, running injuries, injury prevention and arthroscopy.

Dr. Wilckens serves as team physician for the U.S. Naval Academy’s athletic programs.  He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and serves on the Council of Delegates for American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.

Centers and Institutes

Musculoskeletal Center

Videos

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Research Interests

adolescent sports injuries, ligament reconstruction, running injuries and arthroscopy, Sports medicine

PubMed

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=wilckens+jh

Selected Publications

  • Dewan AK, Petre BM, Wilckens JH, Zikria BA. Factors Affecting Perceptions of Open, Mini-Open, and Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Techniques Among Medical Professionals. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2015 Sep;44(9):E317-25.

  • Goerger BM, Marshall SW, Beutler AI, Blackburn JT, Wilckens JH, Padua DA. Anterior cruciate ligament injury alters preinjury lower extremity biomechanics in the injured and uninjured leg: the JUMP-ACL study. Br J Sports Med. 2015 Feb;49(3):188-95. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2013-092982. Epub 2014 Feb 21.

  • Kilcoyne KG, Ebel BG, Bancells RL, Wilckens JH, McFarland EG. Epidemiology of Injuries in Major League Baseball Catchers. Am J Sports Med. 2015 Oct;43(10):2496-500. doi: 10.1177/0363546515597684. Epub 2015 Aug 28.

  • Srikumaran U, Stein BE, Tan EW, Freehill MT, Wilckens JH. “Upper-Extremity Peripheral Nerve Blocks in the Perioperative Pain Management of Orthopaedic Patients: AAOS Exhibit Selection.” J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 Dec 18;95(24):e1971-13. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.L.01745.

  • Wilson EK, Deweber K, Berry JW, Wilckens JH. Cutaneous infections in wrestlers. Sports Health. 2013 Sep;5(5):423-37. doi: 10.1177/1941738113481179.

Memberships

  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (Council of Delegates)
  • The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center, White Marsh
    • 4924 Campbell Boulevard, Suite 130, Nottingham, MD 21236
    • Johns Hopkins Health Care Center - Odenton
      • 1106 Annapolis Road, Pavilion I, Suite 280, Odenton, MD 21113

      Expertise

      Education

      Indiana University Health and Hospitals

      Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1990

      Naval Medical Center San Diego

      Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988

      The George Washington University School of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 1980

      Board Certifications

      Orthopaedic Surgery

      American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1992

      Insurance

      Johns Hopkins providers accept various commercial health insurance plans. However, they may not be included in all of an insurance company's plans or offerings. This may include Exchange, Medicaid, Medicare, and specific limited benefit plans. Exceptions to participation also exist based on your employer’s benefits package and the provider's location or specialty. Please contact your insurer directly to make sure your doctor is covered by your plan. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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      • Aetna
      • CareFirst
      • Cigna
      • First Health
      • Geisinger Health Plan
      • HealthSmart/Accel
      • Humana
      • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
      • MultiPlan
      • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
      • Point Comfort Underwriters
      • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
      • UnitedHealthcare
      • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

      Ratings & Reviews

      4.9 out of 5

      104 ratings, 23 reviews

      The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

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      Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Provider Knew Medical History
      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Spent Enough Time
      Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/14/2025

        Dr Wilckens is always personable and made me feel comfortable and confident.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/3/2024

        Excellent at listening and bedside manner

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/30/2024

        I have seen Dr. Wilckens for many years, he has perfomed many surgeries on my knee. He couldn't be more thorough, compassionate, and honest with his opinions on my health I would highly recommend him to any of my family members or friends. My husband and I are both patients of Dr.Wilckens and we just love, and trust him with our medical needs .

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/30/2024

        The provider was professional, answered all of my question, and provided a detailed follow up plan

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/15/2024

        Dr Wilckens got my son in for surgery very quickly and was very professional.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/1/2024

        Dr Wilckens helped me to feel that he had my best interest.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/18/2024

        I had an excellent experience. Dr. Wilckens and [ ] are very professional and kind providers. They listened to everything I said and explained my diagnosis and treatment options. I feel very lucky to have them as my providers.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/17/2024

        Dr Wilckens is very attentive and listened to my concerns, and put a game plan in place regarding my issue.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/10/2024

        The doctor delivered the best experience I've had in a decade. I can't to him as and opinion and his bedside manner, level of listening to me, and care was night and day. He offered me options, holistic and medical opinions, job addition to giving me a roadmap to envision to get to the healthy state in aiming for

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/21/2024

        Dr Wilkens is the best knee orthopedic doctor I come all the way from Florida for his care. Dr Wilkens demonstrates his professionalism and his expertise in addition to his bed side manners are exemplary!!! [ ]PA is also very knowledgeable and caring to their patients.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/21/2024

        Very patient and attentive.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/7/2024

        Excellent car and communication!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/31/2024

        Knows what they are talking about.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/31/2024

        Dr Wilckens is one of the best !! My husband and I have had him as our provider for orthopedic for many years . We have never been disappointed and have always had a delightful and positive experience.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/16/2024

        I like how he gave options and explained how the reason I came for my appt wasn't the best option and explained why it wasn't the best.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/3/2024

        Dr Wilckens and [Staff] are always very attentive to my needs and spend the time necessary to make sure my concerns are addressed and questions answered.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/2/2024

        Exceptionally through and kind

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/25/2024

        Excellent provider thorough thoughtful

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/11/2024

        Good (actually great) listener, includes patient in the discussion of the problem and approaches to treatment (great communicator), offers pragmatic approaches to follow-on care, highly credible because of his experience.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/4/2024

        Highly competent and professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/17/2024

        Very good doctor!

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/9/2024

        Dr. Wilckens is wonderful. Great bedside manner.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/9/2024

        The doctor is great and knows what he is doing well. I'm grateful to have a better knee because of him.