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Dr. Donald Nelson, MD

Dr. Donald Nelson, MD

Family Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Donald Nelson, MD is a family medicine physician in Cedar Rapids, IA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa in 1975. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital-Cedar Rapids.

Practice

1201 3rd Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

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About Me

biography

Dr. Donald Nelson, MD is a family medicine physician in Cedar Rapids, IA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa in 1975. He is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital-Cedar Rapids.
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Iowa

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

St. Luke's Methodist Hospital Inc.1201 3rd Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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Practice

Family Practice Center610 8 St Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital-Cedar Rapids

    1026 A Ave NE
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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