Joanne C. Skaggs, MD

Associate Chief Medical Officer, Adult Services
5 out of 5 
(128  Ratings) , 39  Comments
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  • Position: Associate Chief Medical Officer, Adult Services
  • Primary Specialty: Internal Medicine
  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Gender: Female

About Joanne Skaggs

Dr. Joanne C. Skaggs is an internal medicine physician at OU Health in Oklahoma City. She specializes in internal medicine and serves as the Associate Chief Medical Officer for Adult Services at OU Health. Dr. Skaggs is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to her patients, focusing on areas such as population health, medical education, interprofessional collaboration, women's health, and diabetes.

Dr. Skaggs earned her doctorate of medicine from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA, in 2007. She completed her residency training in internal medicine at the University of South Carolina Greenville Health System in Greenville, SC, in 2010.

In addition to her clinical roles, Dr. Skaggs is passionate about medical education and serves as a mentor to medical students and residents. She has received several awards for her excellence in patient care and medical education, including the Outstanding Clinical Role Model Award for Excellence in Modeling Compassionate Patient Care and the Distinguished Alumna Award from the Greenville Health System.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Skaggs enjoys volunteering in her community and spending time with her family. She is known for her compassionate approach to patient care and her commitment to improving healthcare outcomes.

Affiliations OU Health Physicians Building - Oklahoma City
Awards & Recognitions
  • The Outstanding Clinical Role Model Award for Excellence in Modeling Compassionate Patient Care, University of South Caroline Sc 2018
  • Distinguished Alumna Award, Greenville Health System 2015
  • Resident of the Year, Greenville Health System Internal Medicine 2010
  • Intern of the Year, Greenville Health System Internal Medicine 2008
  • Lily M. & G. D. Jackson Fund Award for Young Physician of Exceptional Promise 2008
Health Education
  • Residency
  • Internal Medicine Residency University of South Carolina Greenville Health System
    Greenville, SC
    2010
  • Medical School
  • Doctor of Medicine Emory University School of Medicine
    Atlanta, GA
    2007
  • College
  • Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology University of Georgia
    Athens, GA
    2003
Medical Interests Areas of Interest:
  • Population Health
  • Medical Education
  • Interprofessional Collaboration
  • Women’s Health
  • Diabetes

Reviews

  • 02/25/2026
    Rating: 5.00

    Dr. Skaggs and her staff are so thorough and helpful. They are a true CARE team!

  • 02/16/2026
    Rating: 5.00

    Dr Skaggs is an outstanding doctor who truly cares for her patients! She listens to all concerns and questions and never rushes you out the door. Best Doctor!

  • 02/01/2026
    Rating: 5.00

    Not only did Dr. Skaggs help me resolve several issues, but she also coordinated my four other appointments at the facility due to the snow and ice. She informed me which ones would proceed and which were flexible. I was still able to finish my entire five appointments in one day despite the weather,

  • 12/22/2025
    Rating: 5.00

    Dr Skaggs was so nice to listen to me and made me feel like she really cared.

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