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Dr. John Nelson, MD

Dr. John Nelson, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. John Nelson, MD is a general surgeon in Irvine, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 266 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (266 reviews)

Practice

1002 Health Sciences Rd Irvine, CA 92617

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Dr. Nelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson

4.8
266 ratings, 86 with a written review
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Review of Dr. Stuart Nelson
Telehealth
I have had 20 or 30 treatments by Dr. Nelson.He is extraordinary with expertise that is unmatchable. He has earned my 100% trust and has never disappointed.I am grateful to Dr. Nelson.Charles Provenzano Jr.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Feb 04, 2025
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Dr Nelson needs an attitude adjustment.
Office staff were excellent and helpful. Nurse asked very little history and seemed rushed atter the procedure. I received no post op information verbal or written. The 3 rating is the result of j Stuart Nelson's hostile, demeanor. He became exasperated when I asked questions regarding the chances of success with the treatment he was referred to do. They used no numbing cream for laser to my lip. I am a retired master's prepared Cardiac CC care nurse. I found his behavior unacceptable.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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K Barker – Oct 22, 2024
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Love the Staff & Dr
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 24, 2024
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Wonderful, helpful, welcoming staff and experience always!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 23, 2024
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Dr. Nelson was great! and explained the process and procedure in very simple, understandable terms. Cant wait to get started. Appreciate his help so much
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 09, 2024
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Great experience, very nice and professional people. Highly recommend!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 08, 2024
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Very professional very well done addressed all my questions
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 30, 2024
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Keep up the good jobs!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 30, 2024
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Very good experience Appreciated everything they did for me Wonderful Dr and nurse!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 29, 2024
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Dr. Nelson is an exceptional doctor and listens very intently to my concerns. I recommend him to all my friends
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2024
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As usual the experience with Dr Nelson and his team is the BEST. We traveled t of miles to see him and wouldn't see anyone else
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2024
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People working there were very kind and helpful. I did have problems getting an appointment by phone. Hard to get a return call.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 18, 2024
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The treatment was very well from the doctor, the nurse, the staff, but the cost of an out-of-patient for just a little tiny spot to be taken away using a yellow laser, $515 is excessive.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 04, 2024
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My daughter has had several treatments over the past 18 months. We have had a great experience with Dr. Nelson and the staff. All of the staff have been friendly and helpful. I have been comfortable with every step of the process because Dr. Nelson has been so transparent with the details of the treatment. He has allowed me to ask questions but also, done a great job including my young daughter in the process allowing her to ask questions and speaking directly to her. She actually looks forward to going to her appointments. We could not be happier with our experience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 01, 2024
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I met with Dr. Nelson and he immediately told me that my scars were too old to treat and in order to treat scars they have to be within a few months old. This is something that the receptionist and nurse could have told me so as to avoid a $150 fee that I paid for to find out within the first minute that I was not a candidate for the laser Dr. Nelson uses. Dr. Nelson was very nice and professional along with his staff. Just wish the receptionist had this basic information when scheduling appts.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 26, 2024
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Greatest experience as always.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 09, 2024
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Dr Nelson and staff are terrific
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 06, 2024
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Hello, Dr. Nelson, I have been going to him, it seems like, for about seven years and he is always very professional, very courteous, on time, and I could not say enough good things about him. He does a great job (INAUDIBLE).
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 05, 2024
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The doctor should provide more info about whether the treatments are working and what he's changing from previous treatments. I always feel like I'm inconveniencing him by asking.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 05, 2024
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Dr. Nelson and his staff are professional and very pleasant.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 09, 2024
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Dr. John Nelson, MD is a general surgeon in Irvine, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with University of California Irvine Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
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Locations

Practice

UC Regents Surgery Laser Univ. PHY.1002 Health Sciences Rd Irvine, CA 92617
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Practice

UCI Medical Center101 The City Dr S Orange, CA 92868
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University of California Irvine Medical Center

    101 City Dr
    Orange, CA 92868
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    9% higher than the national average

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