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Andrew Nelson, DO

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Patient Rating:

5 Read all reviews

My Specialties:

Orthopedic Surgery, Board-eligible, Fellowship Trained; Sports Medicine, Fellowship Trained

My Areas of Focus:

Sports Medicine, Cartilage Replacement, Arthroscopy Surgery

Gender:

Male

About Me:

Dr. Nelson is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery and cartilage restoration. He earned a medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences–COMP. He completed residency at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis, OR, with core rotations at Oregon Health and Sciences University, Shriners Hospitals for Children, and Legacy Emanuel. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Southern California, with coverage of multiple NCAA, USA, and professional teams and athletes. Dr. Nelson’s passion is to provide compassionate and comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine care, no matter his patients’ age, activity level or injury.

Hospitals Served: Legacy Silverton Medical Center, Legacy Silverton Medical Center

Patient Rating

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Average Rating:  5 out of 5.0
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  Oct 24, 2024
Dr. Nelson is spectacular. He genuinely wanted to take the best care of me he could. He answered all my questions 100% and made sure I understood and was so confident and reassuring each time. I had so many questions and he didn't rush me out of the office because he was busy, which I'm sure he was. If I could give a grade, A+. Thank you, Dr. Andrew Nelson!
  Aug 31, 2024
Friendly and quick
  Jun 09, 2024
It is not necessarily the provider that is the problem. The problem is getting authorization to help when we keep getting bounced back and forth between providers and waiting months in between. Still No relief in sight!
  Jun 06, 2024
Dr. Nelson has a great attitude and keeps me feeling positive about the future with my shoulder. This is great to see in a doctor. I've dealt with non legacy doctors in the past that herd people through like cattle, Dr. NELSON is the exact opposite. He asks you quotations and listens to what you say. You can tell he listens when he dives deeper into what you are telling him rather than feeling like you are talking to a pre recorded message. The staff at Dr. Nelson's practice are insanely responsive. Maria, Sandra, and Erin Scharer not only respond to my messages on my chart expeditiously, they are informative, take action if I need something, and are extremely respectful.
  May 29, 2024
Good
  May 22, 2024
He was very thorough about explaining my condition and listened to my concerns. Gave me options when possible.
  May 21, 2024
Very good experience everyone treated me very kindly thank you
  May 09, 2024
I do not like Dr Brewer but Dr Nelson is an amazing doctor has great bedside manner he's very professional
  May 08, 2024
Dr. Nelson, Sandie and Erin are all absolutely FANTASTIC!!
  Apr 04, 2024
I had a particularly good experience with this visit (and others in the past). Dr, nurses, and staff are always positive and eager to answer any of my questions - and I don't hold back because I am generally curious about procedures and processes. Wait times are minimal and the staff is very respectful of my time. If there was any slight delay it was overshadowed by their attentiveness and generally positive attitudes.
  Mar 16, 2024
I really enjoyed my visit- I appreciated everyone's helpfulness, kind and friendly care.
  Mar 05, 2024
This provided is always kind, full of knowledge And gentle as possible.
  Feb 23, 2024
I would love to be a regular patient for all my needs but it's not possible I live in Salem and my insurance doesn't cover General medical needs only certain specialties such as Orthopedics
  Feb 07, 2024
Dr Nelson is the best of the best, he is the friendliest and nicest doctor I have ever had, wish I could get him as my primary care doc
  Feb 07, 2024
It is always an easy visit. Everyone is so nice and friendly. We never have to wait to long.
  Jan 30, 2024
Dr Nelson was absolutely fantastic. He listened to my concerns, explained all my options and helped me understand at a basic level what was going on with my knee. He provided future plans and things to look out for, and was incredibly thorough and kind.
  Jan 30, 2024
Dr Nelson is an outstanding medical doctor and an AMAZING surgeon. I feel so blessed that he provided my shoulder and biceps surgeries! He's a jewel in the medical field! He actually listens to what I say and is genuine in his care and responses!
  Jan 19, 2024
It has been a great experience. Lots of appointments and very helpful in understanding it all.
  Jan 19, 2024
Receptionists are always fast, efficient and kind. I'm never in the waiting room longer than 5 minutes max (awesome!!) before my appointment. Dr Nelson's energy matches mine & he did a "beyond outstanding job" on my surgery and follow up. He and his assistant both answered all the questions I had & am SO happy & fortunate that I got the BEST surgeon to fix my shoulder. My livelihood depends on my ability to move & he secured that livelihood. I could not be more grateful!!
  Jan 19, 2024
I appreciate the concern and caring extended to me and my condition. Extreme care and know I am in good hands for treatment
  Jan 13, 2024
Dr. Nelson was outstanding! He knew what my knee problem was before he even entered the room just by looking at the X-rays. He explained what was going on and showed me on the X-rays what the issue was. He was very kind and explained in layman's terms what was happening. I am so grateful to him, and I wish I had come to him months earlier. He referred me to another surgeon which I appreciate immensely.
  Jan 10, 2024
Dr. Nelson is FANTASTIC and I would HIGHLY recommend him to everyone
  Dec 27, 2023
One of the best doctors I have ever seen. He heard me and really cared about what was happening.
  Dec 22, 2023
Dr Nelson has done 2 surgeries ( hand)(shoulder) and an injection (knee). I have the utmost confidence in him,as does my husband.
  Dec 10, 2023
The dr is veery knowledgeable and explains things so I can easily understand all aspects.
  Nov 22, 2023
I really appreciate Dr. Nelson and the new ATC Erin Scharer.
  Nov 22, 2023
It was good
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