Dr. Richard Jelsma, MD
Dr. Richard Jelsma, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Sherman, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Jelsma has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Sherman and Texoma Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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425 N Highland Ave Ste 110 Sherman, TX 75092Make an Appointment
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Dr. Richard Jelsma, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Sherman, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Jelsma has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from Columbia...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Fellowship Hospital, 1995Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1990Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Medical School, 1988Dartmouth College
Undergraduate School, 1984
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- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)
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
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they always received help quickly from hospital staff19% higher than the national average
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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