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Dr. Jerry Jefson, MD

Dr. Jerry Jefson, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Jerry Jefson, MD is a general surgeon in Lafayette, IN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with Franciscan Health Lafayette East. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

1345 Unity Pl Ste 235 Lafayette, IN 47905

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Dr. Jefson's Reviews

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4.7
13 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Best Doctor Ever!
Dr. Jefson not only handles various general surgery cases but he also takes care of a lot of breast Cancer patients as well. I have seen many women who have went to his office and could not speak highly enough about Dr. Jefson and his care. He works with some other amazing general surgeons as well.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Happy Patient – Jan 25, 2025
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Kindest Man I know
He makes you feel important, heard, and that your care is the priority. He is truly one of God's gifts to the community in numerous ways not just as a general surgeon.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Forever grateful – Jan 25, 2025
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Takes the time to explain
I feel very fortunate that I was referred to Dr. Jefson for a needed surgery. He took the time to fully explain my health issue and explain in detail the specifics of my planned surgery. The day of the surgery he again took the time to explain what he was going to do in surgery and make sure I know what to expect. At my follow up appointment after surgery, he continued to take the time to explain the findings in terms easily understood. He is a kind man with a great bedside manner. I would recommend him to anyone needing a surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Kay Walton – Feb 21, 2023
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Exceptional Physician
I had an emergency appendectomy performed and had zero issues pre and postop under the care of this physician. Very thankful that exceptional physicians are available for emergency referrals and care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Melinda Like – Jul 20, 2022
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Dr Jefson is wonderful! I had to have emergency surgery during the Covid-19 pandemic. This was my first surgery and I was in the hospital all alone. He had a wonderful sense of humor and great bedside manner that really put me at ease. My steri-strips fell off early than expected and I thought I may have an infected incision. I called after hours and he immediately called back, gave me some advice, and a number to text photos of my incision to the next day if I still felt like it may be infected. He goes above and beyond to ease your anxieties. His office staff has also been wonderful with scheduling and giving reminders of follow-up appointments. I'm looking forward to my post-opp appointment this morning. Also, my surgery went very well and I felt better when I got back to my hospital room after surgery than I did going in to the hospital. One week later and I haven't felt this good in years! Thank you Dr Jefson!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Cassidy Thorne – May 12, 2020
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First impression of Dr Jefson was very positive. Came into room with a smile, positive, outgoing attitude. Shook my hand and sat down and talked to me. Very positive attitude, good bedside manner. Finished the procedure I was there for, left room for few minutes and returned, sat down and talked again. He walked with me to the door, shook my hand and went back in. Very impressed with him. He will be my surgeon when I need one again. I’m 73 yrs old and have seen lots of Dr’s. Thank you Dr Jefson for doing m procedure. Will recommend him to anyone!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Dan Money – Jul 31, 2019
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Dr. Jerry Jefson, MD is a general surgeon in Lafayette, IN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with Franciscan Health Lafayette East. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

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  • Spectrum Health Blodgett Campus

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Greater Lafayette Health Services1345 Unity Pl Ste 235 Lafayette, IN 47905
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Practice

Unity Surgical Center1411 S Creasy Ln Ste 200 Lafayette, IN 47905
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