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Dr. Nicole Nelson, DO

Dr. Nicole Nelson, DO

General Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Nicole Nelson, DO is a general surgeon in Columbia, MO and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2009. She is affiliated with medical facilities Boone Hospital Center and University of Missouri Health Care. She is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

1 Hospital Dr Columbia, MO 65212

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(573) 882-8454

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Boone Hospital Center Columbia, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nelson specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Nelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson

4.2

16 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
19%
19%

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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
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Christine G – Jun 09, 2023
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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
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Dec 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 16, 2022
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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
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Gianna – Jun 02, 2022
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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
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Kerry schumacher – Jun 01, 2022
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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
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May 26, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Hayley E Rouse – Apr 09, 2022
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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
Helpful
Olytha Rowden – Apr 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Columbia, MO – Sep 13, 2018
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biography

Dr. Nicole C. Nelson joined Columbia Surgical Associates in the fall of 2014 as a general surgeon. At Columbia Surgical Associates, her practice centers on breast cancer and melanoma.

  • General Surgery

  • Breast Surgical Oncology

  • Breast Surgery

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  • Nova Southeastern University

    Medical School, 2009
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Curators of the University of Missouri1 Hospital Dr Columbia, MO 65212
1

Practice

Columbia Surgical Associates Inc.3220 Bluff Creek Dr Ste 100 Columbia, MO 65201
2

Practice

University of Texas Medical Branch301 University Blvd Galveston, TX 77555
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  • Hours
    • Mon: closed
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: closed
    • Thu: 8:30am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway
    Columbia, MO 65201
    Recipient of 20
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

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

    3% 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

  • University of Missouri Health Care

    1 Hospital Dr
    Columbia, MO 65212

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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