Timothy A. Puckett, MD,DC

Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Accepting New Patients
4.8 out of 5 
(244  Ratings) , 46  Comments
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  • Position: Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Primary Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Gender: Male

About Timothy Puckett

Timothy A. Puckett, DC, MD is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with OU Health Physicians, specializing in spine. Dr. Puckett currently serves as the executive chief of staff for the OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center.

He specializes in all areas of spinal surgery, from the cervical spine to the lumbar spine, with special interest in deformity work and trauma.

Dr. Puckett began his medical career by earning a doctor of chiropractic degree from Logan Chiropractic College in Chesterfield, MO.  He earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Oklahoma City, OK. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the OU College of Medicine and a fellowship in orthopedic spine surgery at Southern Illinois University in Springfield, IL.

In addition to his contributions to OU Health, Dr. Puckett has served in yearly medical mission trips to India for many years.

Affiliations OU Health Physicians – Orthopedic Surgery Clinic, OU Health Physicians Building - Oklahoma City
Awards & Recognitions
  • Top Doctors, Oklahoma Magazine (Castle Connolly Top Doctors) 2017
  • Top Doctors, Oklahoma Magazine (Castle Connolly Top Doctors) 2016
Health Education
  • Medical School
  • Doctor of Medicine University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
    Oklahoma City, OK
  • Residency
  • Orthopedic Surgery University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
    Oklahoma City, OK
  • Fellowship
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery Southern Illinois University
    Springfield, IL
  • Board Certification
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical Interests Areas of Interest:
  • Adult scoliosis
  • Degenerative conditions of the spine
  • Spine deformity
  • Spine surgery, all areas from cervical spine to lumbar
  • Spine Trauma

Reviews

  • 03/15/2026
    Rating: 4.60

    Great doctor. I have nothing but good to say about this doctor. I would like a bit more breakdown of what all was done in my surgery and also a bit more explanation of things happening after the surgery that I have some concerns about. Otherwise he is a wonderful doctor.

  • 03/13/2026
    Rating: 5.00

    Always very thorough

  • 03/10/2026
    Rating: 5.00

    Dr Puckett and his staff were amazing. VeryStraight to the point - but in layman turns so I could understand.

  • 02/12/2026
    Rating: 5.00

    There is no better of a doctor than Dr Puckett he has performed two previous back surgeries on me and I trust his recommendations and care 100%

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