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  • I can't say enough about how great my experience was with Dr Nelson. I put off carpal tunnel surgery for so long fearing the worst. He did my right hand in February and my left had in March. Both couldn't have gone better. It's such a relief, and I'm so thankful for Dr Nelson!
  • Dr. Nelson is one of the most compassionate doctors I have ever met. Without promising the moon, he reassures the patient and the parent/guardian that things will be better, and in Emile's case they were profoundly wonderful!!!
  • So far my elbow surgery has gone well and seems to be healling fine. Dr Nelson has been easy to work with and explained everything well.
  • Dr Nelson is personable and straight forward. He quickly identified my wrist issues and offered options. Post-op f/up was as good as I could have expected and he referred me to a very professional and helpful physical therapist for follow/up. I strongly recommend him.
  • Dr. Nelson is amazing! He knows what he is doing and goes above and beyond for his patients.
  • What a spectacular first visit! The time and detail that Dr. Nelson spent with me gave me complete confidence in my choice for a surgeon. The office staff is also efficient and friendly.
  • Very pleasant Dr., Gets down to business, helped me right off with my problem. I would highly recommend him. Has a good staff also.
  • Without exception, the entire staff was exceptional! Very friendly, courteous, professional and knowledgeable. Dr. Nelson came highly recommended, and with good reason... he has great bedside manner, explains in layman's terms what the issues are and gives options on what works best for the patient.
  • I've found Dr.Nelson to be professional, friendly and informative. I appreciate the considerable time Dr.Nelson took to explain the situation with my hand and the approach he intends to repair or at least improve it.
  • Very thorough. Patient centered care. Friendly. Great bedside manner. Highly recommend!
  • Very good doctor and very caring and professional
  • Very professional & caring. I’ve been very pleased with the care I’ve received from Dr. Nelson and all his staff. 😊
  • Awesome and personable doctor. Very thorough on his explanations.
  • The entire office was extremely helpful. They explained everything every step of the way. My questions were answered with courteously and patiently. I highly recommend Dr. Nelson and his staff.
  • After 6 months of living with a thumb that has a Radial Collateral ligament tear, Dr. Nelson surgically repaired it and did an awesome job. I'm pain free and very happy!!!
  • Excellent spent time explaining everything to me. He wanted the best option for me he didn’t just want to do surgery.
  • Very fast, very knowledgeable and caring! I trust Dr Nelson 100% , he’s just a wonderful man and Dr
  • Really took time to go over my diagnosis with me on a personal level.
  • He was very nice and explained everything very well.
  • Dr. Nelson treats the whole person, not just the injury. Working with him has been the best medical experience of my life. Definite 5 stars!
  • Excellent care, compassionate and caring
  • He very was personable, and straight forward regarding my wrist injury and asked for my opinion and input on planning my treatment, which most doctors will not. I will be requiring surgery, and am very comfortable with him to preform it! FIVE STARS!!
  • I was in a horrible accident and have many providers- Dr Nelson was by far the best. He truly listened and treated me with kindness. He didn’t just want to get me in and out. He was wonderful.
  • The doctor and care were great but I signed for a brace and did not know it was an invoice. See the forms before you sign. The price was doubled what they quoted
  • Doc C Nelson was a live saver for me he is very knowledgeable and makes u very comfortable with him he cares I would recommend doctor Nelson to anyone thank you Queen
  • Had endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery on both my right and left hands (5 weeks apart) with great results! Thank you so much!
  • Great job very professional. Very informative throughout everything.
  • Clayton called me on my personal cell to see how I was doing, great services all around.
  • Very thorough. I went in because my body was telling me something was wrong. When he started examining me, I didn’t even realize that was the part of my body that was hurt!
  • I had a great experience! Everyone was nice and listened to what I had to say and Dr.Nelson came up with a plan to help me feel better and wanted to make sure that I do. Caring and smart!
  • Just over all a excellent Dr can’t say anything else but excellent
  • Wow, super impressed! Received exceptional care and attention. Would highly recommend Dr Nelson!
  • Dr. Nelson took the time to explain my condition thoroughly and to my satisfaction.
  • excellent Doctor, also very personal
  • Appointment on time. Feel like ylur yhe only patient. He yakes hid time & makes sure understand ylur injury & all your options
  • Dr. Was very clear with exam, very thorough with explaining all to me
  • Fantastic initial visit! Very thorough and explained diagnosis and next steps in a clear, understandable way. Great experience!
  • "Love that he actually listens and and makes his own pre-surgical calls. "
  • Dr. Nelson has been one of the best specialists I have had the pleasure of working with. Even the other doctor's at the hospital complimented him. Great bedside manner and genuinely seems to care.
  • dr. nelson is awesome, so is dr. haynes - i didn't receive one of these for him
  • Such a thorough doctor,made sure I understood everything. I am so happy I ended up seeing him.
  • Great rapport and knowledgeable
  • I had to wait longer than expected but he took good care of me.
  • Great doctor very personable takes time to explain everything did a great job on my surgery very pleased
  • Amazingly nice guy! So glad I was referred to him by a friend. He takes his time and is extremely thorough.
  • "I like Dr. Nelson but there is not enough support staff in his office. This is the day after surgery and I received a phone call while I was driving that I could not pick up. The message asked me to call back and I tried that four times."
  • Dr Nelson is an excellent surgeon that has a great bedside manner. He seems to be a very kind, caring, compassionate doctor that is extremely knowledgeable in his field and exceptionally professional.
  • Dr. Nelson and his staff are true professionals. Just more proof why we don’t need single payer government healthcare.
  • Everything went well. He listened and explained everything to me.
  • He's wonderful!! He took great care if mama. We appreciate his kindness and caring for his patients.. He's worth waiting for lol.
  • Dr. Nelson has an amazing bedside manner. He truly cares about his patients. You will not be disappointed in him or his staff. The whole experience is pleasant-from checking in to checking out. Everyone is delightful.
  • Visited Dr. Nelson for ongoing elbow pain. He was easy to talk to, very personable, and an amazing doctor. Explained my injury, discussed options, very thorough and took as long as I needed to understand it all. I am already in less pain!
  • I have seen several of the doctors at this practice & Dr. Nelson Has a really good bedside manner! Wonderful dr, doesn’t just throw meds at you like most doctors
  • Very informed and personable
  • Absolutely love Dr. Nelson. He's very smart and spends time with me to make sure I understand what he's doing. A real plus is that I actuallt get to see him every time I come in instead of PA which is how my former doctor's office was.
  • Dr. Nelson is a physician that still truly takes care of his patients. He pre-calls his patients the evening before surgery!! He does this himself! That kind of care in today’s corporate medicine is so refreshing!
  • Amazing doctor! Highly recommend! Super nice and very thorough! Thank you for fixing my wrist!
  • Wonderful doctor, gave me great explanation on the procedure and what to expect. Just awesome overall!!
  • He was very knowledgeable and thorough. I appreciate the time he took to work with me and answer my questions.
  • Dr. Nelson was so kind and listened to all my concerns regarding my hands. We were able to schedule my surgery to fix the issue for the next week. Such a great experience.
  • He is knowledgeable and sure. Friendly and professional. I felt very comfortable with his advice.
  • Dr. Nelson is very kind & thorough. He came up with a good plan of action. I’m confident that I am in good hands. Thank you.
  • He was very knowledgeable and honest. Dr. Nelson was also very personable and kind. He took an extra minute to be kind to my child so she was comfortable in the room too!
  • First time seeing Dr. Nelson and he was wonderful! He did not rush, answered all my questions, he gathered all the information he needed and kept checking in with me while I waited. I was able to express my concerns and different priorities.
  • He was very knowledgeable and honest. Dr. Nelson was also very personable and kind. He took an extra minute to be kind to my child so she was comfortable in the room too!
  • First time seeing Dr. Nelson and he was wonderful! He did not rush, answered all my questions, he gathered all the information he needed and kept checking in with me while I waited. I was able to express my concerns and different priorities.
  • Very professional and informative. Explained my options
  • Super welcoming, friendly staff and dr. Highly recommend!
  • Shouldn't be running 35 minutes late for appointments at 9:30 in the morning. Doesn't fare well with people who have anxiety issues. My appointment was 35 minutes behind schedule and people that came 15 minutes after I did were in and done.
  • Wonderful doctor, excellent information on procedures and explanation! Best choice ever!!!
  • "Good experience from initial appointment, surgery and aftercare. Highly recommend him. Great personality."
  • Great bedside manner. Very informative!
  • Very pleasant and personable
  • Very Friendly and helpful and took the time to explain all options.
  • "Fast efficient responses Listens to questions Gives options"
  • Highly recommend Dr. Nelson, he is very professional and compassionate.
  • He listened to me and gave me concise and inderstandable advice
  • Dr. Nelson was very helpful and he explained everything to me in a way I could understand. Thanks so much! He’s very friendly and make you feel comfortable.
  • Wonderful Dr excellent results would recommend to anyone very caring and staff is excellent and friendly service
  • He took very good care of me. Explained everything I needed to know. I would recommend him to everyone with a hand problem.
  • He is the absolute best, hands down!
  • He is very straight forward and to the point. Answered my questions and was very knowledgeable. Was also willing to show me my x-rays and discuss them.
  • Very friendly. Confident in the info he was telling me. Would definitely refer others to him
  • Dr.Nelson is friendly and wants to make you feel better!! Super staff. I appreciate this office of professionals!
  • Orthopedic issues are very personal to those who are afflicted Dr Nelson understands and address es you uniquely, not a one size fits all approach.
  • Greatly informative and nice
  • Best Ortho doctor in town
  • He gave me lots of information in common words. Very pleased
  • Loved Dr. Nelson, spent the needed time and asked all the right questions. Seemed to be knowledgeable in his field and was able to explain it so I understood.
  • Exceptional physician!
  • Very personable and took the time to explain everything out.
  • Very comfortable to talk with. Very knowledgeable and answers your questions.
  • Thank you for taking great care of our daughter and answering ALL her questions
  • The staff is great, really friendly. When I explained my concerns to the Doctor I never felt I was being rushed and he answered all my questions. The waiting time was perfect too. Overall a great experience.
  • Dr. Nelson looks you in the eye and talks specifically to your issue. He's personal, one size definitely doesn't fit all w/ Dr N. He's the real deal.
  • He explains everything needed for improvement. I would recommend him highly.
  • Dr. Nelson - is fantastic. He takes his time at each appointment and really cares for his patients. Thanks for your help
  • "Very thorough explanation of my issue and treatment options."
  • He was pleasant and answered my questions. He was great.
  • He is a excellent surgeon, he did wonders for my son, he is very caring and he makes sure you understand the procedure and process of everything he is doing. I recommend Dr. Nelson
  • Kind, compassionate, explained things twice for me...
  • I am grateful I found him my hand surgery!
  • The Best!
  • Wonderful doctor
  • Very compassionate good to deal with, thanks
  • Amazing surgeon! He really did amazing work repairing my nerve damage in my arm.
  • Dr. Nelson took the time to listen to my pain/medical issues.
  • Very knowledgeable, explanations are on everyone’s level.
  • Very impressed with his professionalism. Spent quality time explaining the hand situation pros and cons to doing something verses leaving it alone. Felt much better about situation after leaving appointment.
  • Clayton has been very thorough and yet very careful and his prognosis of my treatments and his staff has been exemplary
  • "Explain the procedures , answers your questions and puts you at ease"
  • Excellent surgeon! Extremely knowledgeable and exceedingly skilled in his work. Very personable and caring. Highly recommended.
  • RELATES WELL TO PATIENT: HE ISTENS & DUMBS DOWN SUFFICIENTLY HIS RESPONSES.
  • "Wait time was minimal. Dr.listened, assessed problem, and was very thorough and good in explaining problem and solution to me."
  • Dr. Nelson and his assistant Tamara are by far the best and most caring and considerate people I have EVER been treated by!!! And Dr. Nelson is the best orthopedic surgeon in this state!!!
  • Super doctor honest caring very very knowledgeable of everything the ever thank you
  • He is a very warm and caring physician.
  • Very professional and personable
  • Always treated with respect. I like it when a Dr LISTENS!
  • First met Dr. Nelson in June 2019 because of an accident that resulted in surgery to my wrist. He was extremely informative and the results of the surgery was as he explained to me. Would highly recommend him.
  • Made me feel at ease about all the procedures I had to go through
  • The entire office was extremely helpful. They explained everything every step of the way. My questions were answered with courteously and patiently. I highly recommend Dr. Nelson and his staff.
  • After 6 months of living with a thumb that has a Radial Collateral ligament tear, Dr. Nelson surgically repaired it and did an awesome job. I'm pain free and very happy!!!
  • Without exception, the entire staff was exceptional! Very friendly, courteous, professional and knowledgeable. Dr. Nelson came highly recommended, and with good reason... he has great bedside manner, explains in layman's terms what the issues are and gives options on what works best for the patient.
  • Dr Nelson is personable and straight forward. He quickly identified my wrist issues and offered options. Post-op f/up was as good as I could have expected and he referred me to a very professional and helpful physical therapist for follow/up. I strongly recommend him.
  • Very good doctor and very caring and professional
  • Dr. Nelson is knowledgeable, personable, listens well, and helps keep me out of pain.
  • Very professional, great staff.
  • Dr. Nelson is amazing! He knows what he is doing and goes above and beyond for his patients.
  • Very fast , very knowledgeable and caring! I trust Dr Nelson 100% , he’s just a wonderful man and Dr
  • Very thorough. Patient centered care. Friendly. Great bedside manner. Highly recommend!
  • Very pleasant Dr., Gets down to business, helped me right off with my problem. I would highly recommend him. Has a good staff also.
  • I've found Dr.Nelson to be professional, friendly and informative. I appreciate the considerable time Dr.Nelson took to explain the situation with my hand and the approach he intends to repair or at least improve it.
  • Dr. Nelson is one of the most compassionate doctors I have ever met. Without promising the moon, he reassures the patient and the parent/guardian that things will be better, and in Emile's case they were profoundly wonderful!!!
  • So far my elbow surgery has gone well and seems to be healling fine. Dr Nelson has been easy to work with and explained everything well.
  • I can't say enough about how great my experience was with Dr Nelson. I put off carpal tunnel surgery for so long fearing the worst. He did my right hand in February and my left had in March. Both couldn't have gone better. It's such a relief, and I'm so thankful for Dr Nelson!
  • I was made to feel very comfortable and confident with the surgery on my right hand in Dr. Nelson's capable care. I believe him to be one of the finest in his field. Trust in one's surgeon is paramount, and he has gained mine completely.
  • I broke my wrist December 2018. Dr. Nelson confirmed what I already knew my wrist was going to require more than a splint. He took the time to show me my x-rays and explain the surgical procedure. I am truly grateful to Dr. Nelson, his staff and my physical therapists for the compassion and care that they provided me with during my surgery and recovery. I am back to doing all of the things I did before the surgery. My scar serves as a reminder to be a little more careful.
  • Dr. Nelson spent an hour with me on my first appointment. I can't believe a doctor this wonderful exist. My recovery will take a year and am relieved I found him. He was straight forward and clear. I wish I had him 3 months earlier. If you have an upper extremity issue, he will give you the best care you can have and you will never regret choosing him.
  • Dr. Nelson was excellent from beginning to end: He was very personable, and told me exactly what to expect . My torn bicep is now healed and 100% ! Appointments were informative and to the point with very little wait. I highly recommend him.
  • Dr. Nelson was just great. From my first office visit, through the surgery process and follow-up. My wrist is doing great! Thank you Dr. Nelson for being kind and compassionate. Best doctor experience in a long time!
  • I saw Dr. Nelson for the first time and was very impressed. He spent a lot of time with me, explained my options and answered every question I had. Best experience with a physician in a long time!
  • Excellent care, compassionate and very patient. Dr. Nelson answered all of my questions and I felt I had a doctor that really cared about me!
  • Had an great experience. Highly recommend Dr. Nelson!