


Dr. James Nelson, DPM
Dr. James Nelson, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Grand Rapids, MI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LIFE UNIVERSITY / LINCOLN CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital and Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital.
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4845 Division Ave S Grand Rapids, MI 49548Make an Appointment
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Dr. James Nelson, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Grand Rapids, MI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LIFE UNIVERSITY / LINCOLN CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital and Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital.Podiatry
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Life University / Lincoln Chiropractic College
Medical School, 1997
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- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsOutstanding 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
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 13
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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