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Dr. Kornelis Poelstra, MD

Dr. Kornelis Poelstra, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Kornelis Poelstra, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Destin, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Groningen in 1997. He is affiliated with Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 139 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (139 reviews)

Practice

155 Crystal Beach Dr Ste 200 Destin, FL 32541
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(866) 490-1517

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Poelstra specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Poelstra's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Poelstra

4.7

139 ratings, 67 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
  • 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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DBrigando – Mar 15, 2025
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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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Mar 11, 2025
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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
  • Long wait times
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Elizabeth Jaskolski – Mar 10, 2025
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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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Doc B... – Nov 22, 2024
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Oct 24, 2024
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Deborah Smythe – Aug 14, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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CC – Jul 26, 2024
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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
2 people found this helpful
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THOMAS MAUCERI – Apr 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Linda B – Mar 16, 2024
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Reza – Dec 14, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 04, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 04, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ana Vicente – Jan 06, 2023
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Back Surgery for Spinal Stenosis – Sep 29, 2022
Thank you so much for your kind review. I feel so...Read More
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Sep 27, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carolyn Furlow – Sep 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Christian H. – Sep 18, 2022
Thank you so much for your impressions. I was so...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 28, 2022
I am glad we had a good conversation about this...Read More
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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
Carol R – Aug 20, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brooke B – Aug 13, 2022
Thank you so much for your accolades, and it has...Read More
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About Me

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care philosophy

His passion and focus have always been the relationship he develops with his patients. Every solution for each patient's spine problem he creates, is be based on your lifestyle and goals. Dr. Poelstra states: My promise to every patient is to make...read more

biography

Dr. Poelstra completed medical school at the University of Groningen in his native country, The Netherlands and successfully completed his PhD in Biomedical Engineering in collaboration with a research Institute in Northern Virginia. He then moved...read more

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • The Rothman Institute At Thomas Jefferson University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006

  • University Of Virginia

    Residency Hospital, 2005

  • University Of Virginia

    Internship Hospital, 2000

  • University Of Groningen

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • English

  • Dutch

  • German

  • Spanish

  • Patient's Choice Award, 2011

  • Patient's Choice Award, 2012

  • Compassionate Physician Award, 2011

  • Compassionate Physician Award, 2012

  • Distiguished Invited Lecturer, Royal College of Surgeons, May 2012

  • America's Top Orthopaedist, 2012

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Locations

Practice

Unavail155 Crystal Beach Dr Ste 200 Destin, FL 32541
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

    9300 W Sunset Rd
    Las Vegas, NV 89148
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    8% higher than the national average

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