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Dr. John Nelligan III, MD

Dr. John Nelligan III, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. John Nelligan III, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Sonora, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nelligan III has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1982. He is affiliated with Adventist Health Sonora. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

680 Guzzi Ln Ste 102 Sonora, CA 95370

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4.0

29 ratings, 23 with a written review
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Dec 14, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 03, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 29, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 21, 2024
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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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Aug 16, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 15, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
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Jan 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Jan 06, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 20, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Dec 13, 2023
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  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Dec 10, 2023
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  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Dec 02, 2023
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  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Nov 02, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Oct 26, 2023
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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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John Smith – Jun 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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William McCormies – Mar 29, 2023
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Jan 23, 2021
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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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Loretta from Groveland – Sep 06, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

Comprehensive diagnosis, explaination of options, and the latest in treatments with special attention to less invasive methods. MD is developer and medical director of Hospital Joint Restoration Program

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Stanford University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Advanced Training In Knee, Shoulder, And Hip Disorders

    1993

  • Rush Medical College

    Internship Hospital, 1983

  • Rush Medical College

    Medical School, 1982

  • Stanford University

    Undergraduate School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Airell L Nygaard MD Inc680 Guzzi Ln Ste 102 Sonora, CA 95370
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Practice

Adventist Health Sonora193 Fairview Ln Sonora, CA 95370
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Adventist Health Sonora1000 Greenley Rd Sonora, CA 95370
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Adventist Health Sonora

    1000 Greenley Rd
    Sonora, CA 95370
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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