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Dr. Richard Jelsma, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Richard Jelsma, MD
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Dr. Richard Jelsma, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Sherman, TX.
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Dr. Richard Jelsma, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 62
Sherman, TX
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Richard Jelsma, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Sherman, TX.

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Dr. Richard Jelsma, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Sherman, TX and has 36 years experience. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Sherman, Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center, Texoma Medical Center and Muenster Memorial Hospital. Dr. Jelsma has experience treating conditions like Rotator Cuff Tear among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Jelsma received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 30 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Jelsma is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Shoulder Fracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Lateral Epicondylitis
Osteoarthritis
Steroid Injection
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Fibular Fracture
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Wrist Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Baker’s Cyst
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Bone Scan
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Surgery
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
McMurray's Test
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Knee Replacement
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Spinal and Postural Screening
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Blue Essentials HMO
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    Blue Card PPO
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    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
    Preferred PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Richard D. Jelsma MD PA
    425 N Highland Ave Ste 110, Sherman, TX 75092
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 868-8800
  2. 2 Office
    204 Medical Dr Ste 100, Sherman, TX 75092
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  3. 3 Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital-sherman
    3601 N Calais St, Sherman, TX 75090
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  4. 4 Office
    421 N Highland Ave Ste 110, Sherman, TX 75092
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4.2
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1 Star (5)

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Jun 02, 2022
Did a great job putting my mind at ease, the staff of SCNT is hands down one of the best especially Ms. Melinda Lilly at the front desk! My first major surgery and i was in the best hands the entire time. Took time and repaired my shoulder with amazing care and knowledge. I can’t thank them enough
Bradlee Barnum — Jun 02, 2022
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
    1990
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • American Sports Medicine Institute Birmingham AL
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Jelsma, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Jelsma's profile.

Dr. Richard Jelsma, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Sherman, Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center, Texoma Medical Center and Muenster Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Jelsma, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Sherman

    3601 N Calais St, Sherman, TX

  • Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center

    500 N Highland Ave, Sherman, TX

  • Texoma Medical Center

    5016 S US Highway 75, Denison, TX

  • Muenster Memorial Hospital

    605 N Maple St, Muenster, TX