Dr. James Telfer, MD
Dr. James Telfer, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Ypsilanti, MI and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital and University Hospital-University of Michigan. He is accepting new patients.
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5315 Elliott Dr Ste 304 Ypsilanti, MI 48197Make an Appointment
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Dr. James Telfer, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Ypsilanti, MI and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Trinity...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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University Of Phoenix / Northern California Campus
Medical School, 1981
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hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
83%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family18% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 21
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
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Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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