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Dr. Richard Jelsma, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.2 (30)
Map Pin Small Sherman, TX
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Jelsma, MD

Dr. Richard Jelsma, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Sherman, TX. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Sherman, Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center, Texoma Medical Center and Muenster Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Jelsma an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Jelsma works at Practice in Sherman, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Rotator Cuff Tear along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Jelsma's Office 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
    Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital-sherman
    3601 N Calais St, Sherman, TX 75090 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 868-8800
  3. 3
    Office
    421 N Highland Ave Ste 110, Sherman, TX 75092 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 868-8800
  4. 4
    Office
    204 Medical Dr Ste 100, Sherman, TX 75092 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 868-8800

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital at Sherman
  • Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center
  • Texoma Medical Center
  • Muenster Memorial Hospital

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Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
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
Menisectomy
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
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    4.2
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    About Dr. Richard Jelsma, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1962494419
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • American Sports Medicine Institute Birmingham AL
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Dartmouth College
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Jelsma has seen patients for Rotator Cuff Tear, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Jelsma on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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