Dr. Lionel Nelson, MD
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Dr. Lionel Nelson, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat
Dr. Lionel Nelson, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in San Jose, CA. He is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Locations
Camino ENT
Dr. Nelson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of Expertise • Dr. Nelson specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Nelson's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson
4.3
| 5 Star | 82% | 82% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 18% | 18% |
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Telehealth visits are available.Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Yale University
Medical School
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 33
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
70%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
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