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Richard Shelton Jr.

Richard Shelton Jr., MD

Pediatrics

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About the Provider

Dr. Richard Shelton is a provider with Longstreet Clinic Pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine. He then went on to complete a residency at Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Shelton is board certified in Pediatrics.

Locations

  1. Longstreet Clinic Pediatrics
  2. Longstreet Clinic Pediatrics
  3. Longstreet Clinic Pediatrics
  4. Longstreet Clinic Pediatrics
  5. Longstreet Clinic Pediatrics
    • 725 Jesse Jewell Parkway Southeast, Suite 100, Gainesville, GA 30501
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Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Pediatrics, 1994
  • Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, 1991

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 1995

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

74 ratings, 11 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Listens carefully
Shows respect for what you say
Explains in a way you understand
Spends enough time with you
Overall provider rating
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Dr. Shelton is always very understanding and attentive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    The services was great. I was very pleased with the services and how fast they got to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    Very good medical care, thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Great office love Dr. Shelton and the team

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    My 19 yr old son has been going to Longstreet Pediatric his entire life. We've always had wonderful doctors and nurses. Dr. Shelton is great with my son.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    We enjoy being apart of this practice! Wonderful experience each visit!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/14/2025

    Dr Shelton, is truly amazing. He helps with ensuring my son's physical needs are met but also academic and social needs as well. I can tell he knows my son and truly cares about his well being. Thanks for being you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    I have used the same doctor for all three of my children and he is absolutely amazing. My oldest is 17 so it's been many many years and I have always felt confident and comfortable with his treatment and care of my children.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    The staff is always great!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Very nice staff. We came early and they saw us right away even though we were going to wait until out appointment time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    We are a new family to the clinic , so did not expect the doctor to know everything at the first visit. However, the recommendations and referrals was very much welcome.

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Alliant SoloCare
  • Amerigroup Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Beech Street
  • CareSource HIX
  • CareSource Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Cigna + Oscar
  • Cigna HealthSpring
  • Coventry Healthcare (Advantra)
  • First Health Network (Coventry)
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  • Humana
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Kaiser PPO
  • Peach State Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
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