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Dr. Sylvia Hesse, MD

Dr. Sylvia Hesse, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Sylvia Hesse, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Decatur, GA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Creighton University in 1997. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hospital for Special Surgery and Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue. She is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

1834 Clairmont Rd Decatur, GA 30033

Make an Appointment

(404) 382-7678

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Hesse is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Hesse's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hesse

4.2

10 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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
1 person found this helpful
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May 24, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 30, 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
No results
Helpful
Dec 16, 2018
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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
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Brooklyn, NY – Oct 04, 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
Helpful
Philipp Preuss in New York, NY – Apr 06, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
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
3 people found this helpful
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Edwin in Clifton, NJ – Mar 31, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Hesse strongly believes in a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to providing medical care to her patients. She provides comprehensive evaluations and treatments for acute and chronic spinal conditions, sports injuries in juveniles and adults,...read more

biography

Dr. Hesse earned her bachelor's degree in biochemistry and cell biology cum laude from the University of California, San Diego in 1993. She minored dually in psychology and dance. Following that, she received her medical doctorate from Creighton...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

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  • Creighton University

    Medical School, 1997

  • Creighton University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
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Locations

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    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Practice

Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians5788 Roswell Rd Atlanta, GA 30328
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    535 E 70th St
    New York, NY 10021
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    24% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue

    105 Marys Ave
    Kingston, NY 12401

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

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    8% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    10% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Lawrence

    55 Palmer Ave
    Bronxville, NY 10708
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards
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