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Dr. Sarah Nelson, MD

Dr. Sarah Nelson, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Sarah Nelson, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Tacoma, WA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nelson has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER in 2001. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mason General Hospital and Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

9505 S Steele St Tacoma, WA 98444
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Dr. Nelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson

3.5
23 ratings, 5 with a written review
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A caring, thorough, attentive Doctor who is an expert in her field. She takes excellent care of her patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Lucy Brants in Fort Worth, Texas – Jan 05, 2018
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am fairly new patient and needed answers about Osteoporosis. Dr. Nelson did a blood test that is normally not done that relates to the blood proteins and sent the result to my hemotologist/oncologist and He decided to do a bone marrow test based on that test and come to find out I have a disease that causes osteoporosis (osteoporosis is secondary) ...I think she is very thorough and very direct which I like. i am going back and discuss further how to best treat this secondary condition.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Danita in Ft Worth, TX – Jul 09, 2016
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We have and Will recommend Dr Nelson to anyone needing a wonderful, caring Dr.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dennis Lindsey in Watauga, Tx – May 26, 2016
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Didn't listen on the first visit. Did listen on the 2nd and 3rd visit. Her nurse does not have a good bedside manner. I left her a very important voice mail and never heard back from her until I called her AGAIN.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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MissTexas in Fort Worth, TX – Feb 24, 2016
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Doesn't listen to my concerns. My PCP manages my thyroid however it's been all over the place. It goes from one extreme to the other in matter of a months with minor dose adjustments. It's bad enough combined with narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and possible seizures it's effecting my quality of life, my job. Each time my levels get checked it seems I have a dose adjusted. There is not any sympathy. As long as she gets paid. I was in hospital, she was consulted for whatever reason, didn't do anything!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Carrie Fedor in Keller, TX – Jan 30, 2016
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Dr. Sarah Nelson, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Tacoma, WA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nelson has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS...read more

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

  • Internal Medicine

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  • The University Of Texas Health Science Center

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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Internal Medicine
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Practice

Tacoma South Medical Center9505 S Steele St Tacoma, WA 98444
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:30am - 5:30pm
    • Tue: 7:30am - 5:30pm
    • Wed: 7:30am - 5:30pm
    • Thu: 7:30am - 5:30pm
    • Fri: 7:30am - 5:30pm
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