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Dr. Gregory Nelson, MD

Dr. Gregory Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Gregory Nelson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bridgeton, MO and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 2008. He is affiliated with SSM Health DePaul Hospital-St. Louis. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 114 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (114 reviews)

Practice

12349 De Paul Dr Ste 100 Bridgeton, MO 63044

Make an Appointment

(314) 291-7900

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nelson specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Nelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson

4.8

114 ratings, 99 with a written review
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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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Janice – Oct 22, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Ms. Cynthia A. Jenkins – Apr 26, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Sep 12, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Daniel Foust – Jan 11, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Marty Y – Jun 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • 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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Jan 13, 2022
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
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Sandra – Jan 13, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Phil Baker – Jan 28, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Julie D – Aug 06, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Tina P – Jul 19, 2019
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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
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Cora M. – Jul 18, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Diane S – Jul 08, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 15, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 11, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 22, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 22, 2019
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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
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Evelyn C. in St. Louis, MO – Feb 19, 2019
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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
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Donald G. in Florissant, MO – Jan 08, 2019
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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
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Linda G. in Overland, MO – Dec 14, 2018
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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
Helpful
Yvette B. in St. John, MO – Dec 04, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

"The most important thing I do each day is educate my patients about their orthopedic problem. Through education, patients are empowered to make informed decisions about their care. Then and only then, can we partner together to pursue the treatment that helps them accomplish their goals."

- Greg Nelson, MD

biography

Greg Nelson, MD, MHS, is a board certified orthopedic surgeon. He received his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital Consortium through Washington University in St. Louis. ...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Missouri Hospital And Clinics

    Fellowship Hospital, 2017

  • Rothman Inst-thomas Jefferson University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2014

  • Washington University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2013

  • Yale School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2008

  • Mit

    Undergraduate School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

SSM Health Orthopedics12349 De Paul Dr Ste 100 Bridgeton, MO 63044
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Ssm Health Depaul Hospital-St. Louis12303 De Paul Dr Bridgeton, MO 63044
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • SSM Health DePaul Hospital-St. Louis

    12303 De Paul Dr
    Bridgeton, MO 63044
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

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