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Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery Plano
Gender
M
Age
74
Languages
English
Education
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Internship - 1976
Yale University School of Medicine-Office of Student Affairs - Medical Education - 1974
New England Baptist Hospital Program - Fellowship - 1980
Harvard Med School Program - Orthopaedic Surgery Dept - Residency - 1979
Bio
Roger H. Emerson, M.D., comes from a family of physicians. His father was an obstetrician and his grandfather a general surgeon. “It was very natural for me to pursue medicine,” he says.
“What made me want to pursue orthopedics was seeing the excellent results my father experienced when he had total hip surgery. While I was in college, my father’s hip became increasingly uncomfortable, and he was unable to ski with the family or play ball with his kids. After his surgery, he was like a new man.”
Emerson completed his undergraduate education at Dartmouth College, his medical education at Yale Medical School, and orthopedic studies at Harvard. He was the chief resident at Massachusetts General Hospital, and a fellow in reconstructive surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.
He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, and is a member of both the Knee Society and Hip Society, highly-selective organizations made up of the most prestigious joint surgeons in the United States. He has served as the director of the Joint Institute at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, and is active in teaching and research.
Emerson's focus is on primary hip and knee surgery, especially less-invasive techniques. He offers hip surgery using the anterior supine approach, which helps patients recover faster with less pain. He also offers partial knee implants and total knee surgery using custom instrument guides designed exclusively for each patient.
Accepted Insurance
= Accepting New Patients
Aetna Medicare Adv
Aetna TX HealthAetna
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
Amerigroup Medicaid
Amerigroup Medicare Adv
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
BCBS UT Connect
Care N Care Medicare Adv
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
City of Euless
Coventry First Health
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana ChoiceCare Commercial
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Maestro Health - Fort Worth Firefighters
Medicare Dallas
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
Medicare Tarrant
Molina Medicaid Chip
Molina Medicaid Star Plans
Molina Medicare Adv
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Superior Medicaid Chip Plans
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Superior Medicare Adv/Wellcare by Allwell
Texas Independent Health Plan (TIHP)
TriWest (BCBS)
Tricare Humana Military
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
4.7
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.8
Rate provider 0-10
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.7
Ease of contacting
Patient Reviews
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Comments
4.8 out of 5 (218 Ratings, 19 Comments)
4.8
Apr 2023
He was very thorough and did not recommend unnecessary surgery [...]
4.8
Apr 2023
I was very happy with my visit.
5.0
Apr 2023
Dr. Emerson was very thorough, upbeat, encouraging, and understanding.
5.0
Apr 2023
Dr. Emerson is the best and I consider myself VERY lucky to have him as my doc.
5.0
Apr 2023
I was very well taken care of by the staff before, and after the surgery during my stay at the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital . I appreciate you all so much!
5.0
Apr 2023
Very highly would be my Reccommendation
5.0
Mar 2023
Dr. Emerson is the most perfect of Doctors!!! Thank you.
4.6
Mar 2023
Explanations were excellent. All providers seemed extremely knowledgeable.
5.0
Feb 2023
Nothing but positive input for Dr Emerson and his team.
4.5
Feb 2023
Dr. Emerson gave me time without rushing. Allowed me to ask all my questions. Was honest and straightforward and practical. Listened and gave thoughtful consideration
5.0
Feb 2023
Wonderful
5.0
Feb 2023
Very professional, provided information and education, personable and empathetic of my discomfort
5.0
Feb 2023
Very good
4.3
Jan 2023
Once I was in an exam room, care was seamless!
5.0
Jan 2023
Excellent
5.0
Jan 2023
Excellent
5.0
Jan 2023
Dr. Emerson was great and explained my problem better than any doctor has before. He showed real concern and made us feel very comfortable.