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Dr. Joshua Nelson, MD

Dr. Joshua Nelson, MD

Sports Medicine*

Dr. Joshua Nelson, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Kansas City, MO. He is affiliated with medical facilities AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and Amberwell Atchison. He is not accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

6301 N Lucerne Ave Kansas City, MO 64151

Make an Appointment

(816) 387-7673

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Nelson specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Nelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson

4.0

24 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
17%
17%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
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
Helpful
Feb 01, 2025
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 01, 2025
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 11, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Oct 13, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 16, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joshua Nelson, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Kansas City, MO. He is affiliated with medical facilities AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and Amberwell Atchison. He is not accepting new patients.

  • Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Virginia Health System

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Kansas Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Mosaic Life Care Surgery Center at Burlington Cree6301 N Lucerne Ave Kansas City, MO 64151
1
Sharper Vision P.A.23351 Prairie Star Pkwy Ste A275 Lenexa, KS 66227
2

Practice

University of Kansas Hospital Transplant Center3901 Rainbow Blvd Kansas City, KS 66160
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Amberwell Atchison

    800 Ravenhill Dr
    Atchison, KS 66002

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

    9100 W 74th St
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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