Joanne C. Skaggs, MD

Associate Chief Medical Officer, Adult Services
5 out of 5 
(120  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
  • 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

  • 11/21/2025
    Rating: 5.00

    Dr Skaggs is always very kind and listens intently and explains very clearly. Outstanding doctor!

  • 10/05/2025
    Rating: 5.00

    One of the best physician experiences I have ever had

  • 09/06/2025
    Rating: 5.00

    Dr Skaggs is the greatest. Appreciate the same day availability!

  • 09/04/2025
    Rating: 5.00

    Dr. Skaggs is a great listener and always shows interest. She explains everything very well and makes coming to the doctor an enjoyable experience.

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