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Dr. Jeffrey Persons, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Persons, MD

Sports Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Jeffrey Persons, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Suffolk, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Persons has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sentara Obici Hospital and Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

1005 Commercial Ln Ste 210 Suffolk, VA 23434
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Persons specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Persons' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Persons

3.6

27 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
59%
59%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
30%
30%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Linda Tuck – Mar 20, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kathryn Holland – Jan 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Shirley Brinkley-Mizelle in Suffolk , VA – Jun 27, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Michele – Jul 03, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Chesapeake, VA – Sep 16, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sunbury NC – Aug 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Virginia – Apr 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Calvin in Franklin – Mar 16, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Suffolk, VA – Mar 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
J F Cross in Suffolk, VA – Aug 13, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Suffolk, VA – May 30, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Persons Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Joint Replacement Center (757-538-1776) provides compassionate, evidenced-based orthopaedic care, utilizing the latest clinically-proven treatments, technologies, and procedures that are most appropriate for...read more
  • Sports Medicine

  • Emergency Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Men's Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (upmc)

    Residency Hospital, 1986
  • Albany Medical College

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
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Locations

Practice

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sentara Obici Hospital

    2800 Godwin Blvd
    Suffolk, VA 23434
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Bon Secours-Southampton Medical Center

    100 Fairview Dr
    Franklin, VA 23851

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center

    3636 High St
    Portsmouth, VA 23707
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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