Joe Putnam, MD, Jr., FACS

Thoracic Surgery

Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center Specialty Clinic

1301 Palm Avenue

Jacksonville, FL 32207 Directions

844.632.2278

www.baptistjax.com

4.9 out of 5

490 verified ratings

490 Ratings, 333 Comments


The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Apr 25, 2025
Very professional the doctor listened and explained everything in detail took his time I did not feel rushed at all left the office feeling confident and reassured. I can’t recall the last time I was in the doctors office and felt like a human being and not a number thankyou

Apr 24, 2025
Doctor answered all my questions and I felt very comfortable.

Apr 19, 2025
Excellent customer service in all areas of the institution.

Apr 17, 2025
Doctor Putman fully explained what is going on with my diagnosis and possible future issues with my health. He seemed to be a nice, well-rounded man. I felt very comfortable with my visit.

Apr 13, 2025
Everything! The doctors, nurses, and staff are the nicest people. They are kind and compassionate and truly care about the patients they treat.

Apr 10, 2025
Really like see Putnam.

Apr 10, 2025
Everything. The staff was extremely professional, friendly and attentive. The doctor listened to me and I didn’t feel rushed.

Apr 10, 2025
Dr Putnam’s staff and everyone at MD Anderson are so friendly, caring and knowledgeable!

Apr 10, 2025
Short wait and very responsive staff at all levels

Mar 27, 2025
Excellent from the Information Counter to Check In Area to Doctors Check In. All Doctors & Personnel were Top Notch.

Feb 27, 2025
A caring doctor and his assistant.

Feb 27, 2025
Dr Putnam and his group of doctors have been wonderful to me I am cancer-free as of right now they remove the top load of my left lung and I couldn't have asked for better care either at the hospital or by my doctor's from MD Anderson and I'd recommend them anytime

Feb 27, 2025
The visit with Dr Putnam was fantastic. His knowledge and response to questions was excellent.

Feb 27, 2025
Everyone was so nice and helpful. From the check in to seeing the doctor, everyone was wonderful. This was my first visit to this office, and it was great and informative.

Feb 20, 2025
Dr. Putnam was very clear and sympathetic with my problem and arranged with future care and testing to determine what we will do going forward.

Feb 13, 2025
Dr Putnam is the very best Doctor there is. He spends time with you, explains himself and answers all your questions. Very knowledgeable, personable, and easy to talk too.

Feb 13, 2025
From Start to Finish, Process and Employees were Top Notch. All Good

Feb 13, 2025
Efficient and effective

Feb 13, 2025
Everyone made you know why they were there to help in anyway. Just a good overall feel which is hard to do at a cancer hospital

Feb 13, 2025
Dr Putnam is warm and welcomes feedback and questions. Always has tx plan ready to be discussed and asks if I agree with it. Goes over tests with easy to understand explanations.

Feb 10, 2025
Professional kind concerned

Feb 6, 2025
They are warm, efficient and effective. Love them.

Feb 6, 2025
Dr. Putnam is beyond words! His knowledge and compassionate care of his patients is a blessing to me!

Feb 6, 2025
The doctor is great. He takes the time to explain everything to you. His staff is great too.

Feb 3, 2025
Exceptional care provdied by Dr. Putnam and entire staff from admission to discharge. Complete tranparency with kindness and professionalism.

Jan 30, 2025
Everyone was professional and friendly. Dr Putnam and his team ere fantastic.

Jan 24, 2025
Excellent

Jan 23, 2025
Friendliness and concern

Jan 23, 2025
Professional

Jan 18, 2025
This place is awesome! Everyone seems to love their job and working at Baptist. Take excellent care.

Jan 16, 2025
Quality time spent to examine, question and inform me

Jan 16, 2025
Friendly and welcoming. Dr Putnam is wonderful!! He took so much time with me and explained everything in detail.

Jan 10, 2025
I truly appreciate the kindness, professionalism, and the way you make me feel comfortable and cared for during every visit.

Jan 9, 2025
Dr. Putnam, P.A.Chuck [last name] did a Wonderful job filling in. He went over the Tumor Board Review from the MD Anderson Houston, Texas location. We have a Plan that we will go with.

Jan 2, 2025
Very personal, concise & helpful.

Jan 1, 2025
Joe Putnam has an amazing bedside manner, not to mention how his demeanor inspires confidence and puts one at ease!

Dec 26, 2024
My care was also .yearly check up staff always professional with a smile

Dec 26, 2024
Doctors are world class with support team second to none.

Dec 26, 2024
Everyone there was so nice and friendly

Dec 19, 2024
Awesome staff and Drs. Everyone cares and are very supportive.

Dec 19, 2024
Very efficient. They took me early as I had finished scan early. Dr Putnam made several suggestions on other matters and he called me later to follow up. Very impressed and satisfied with my care there.

Dec 7, 2024
I chose MD Anderson because of their personalized, patient-centered care. Everyone from the Financial department, check-in desk, imaging, Dr. Putnam, and his staff were kind and compassionate. They should be everyone's number one choice for cancer care!

Dec 6, 2024
Very professional and informative I felt comforted I was in the hands of healthcare professionals that realy had my best interest in mind.

Dec 5, 2024
Personality of all involved/excellent Doctor chairside

Dec 5, 2024
Everything

Nov 29, 2024
Very likely they are very good people

Nov 29, 2024
Friendly, caring, knowledgeable.

Nov 28, 2024
Good doctors and staff.

Nov 28, 2024
Everything they are always so wonderful and how they treat you and how they do things there and always have your best Interested in mine Dr. Putnam is my hero and he leads a great staff that takes care of people and fulfills their needs at the moment

Nov 14, 2024
I was confident and comfortable with the level of care. The facilities are pleasant and well appointed.