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Dr. Brian Nielsen, MD

Dr. Brian Nielsen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Nielsen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Tucson, AZ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nielsen has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with Tucson Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 47 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (47 reviews)

Practice

5301 E Grant Rd Fl 1 Tucson, AZ 85712
Telehealth available

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Dr. Nielsen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nielsen

4.5
47 ratings, 31 with a written review
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Don't Waste Your Time....
Read all the great reviews about him, but when he saw our 15yr old daughter for a spine issue, he barely made eye contact and kept his back to us. He did not listen or care at all that this acute issue is affecting her life greatly and not allowing her to dance at all (she has been dancing since age 3). Spent maybe 10" with us total for a spine issue that is scary ! He did not given any instructions to her only to come back after her CT and MRI are done. I have been a nurse for 20 yrs and would never treat a pt the way he treated my daughter! Worst part is - we got a copy of the visit note and he LIED! He did not give us DC paperwork at all! The visit note stated he did and that he spent a good amount of time teaching and demonstrating stretching techniques to help strength her back and decrease pain! A TOTAL LIE!!!!! I am making sure that is taken out of her record and I am not wondering if I should report him to the medical board for blatant lying???
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 10, 2023
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Positive Experience with Dr Nielsen
Dr Nielsen is knowledgeable when it comes to our child's condition. Dr Nielsen has been treating her for multiple years and we recommend him for any kids with scoliosis.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 29, 2022
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Very pleased with Dr. Nielson. He was very kind and helped make a rather a difficult appointment for my autistic son much easier. Made sure, even though my son cried the whole visit that I was able to understand and hear his thoughts on my son's issues and what he could do to help with his pain. Thank you Dr. Nielson and your nurse for making it as easy as it could be. And thanks for your patience with us.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Dawn C – Jul 01, 2022
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Listened to concerns, knew right away what was causing our son pain, gave us solutions. Overall great experience, thank you.
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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Longo – Aug 08, 2021
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Took my daughter in for a follow up appointment and cast removal. We were there for less than an hour due to efficiency of the staff. The staff was professional and friendly.
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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Mar 26, 2021
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Very professional, thorough, and knowledgeable! I have never had a bad experience.
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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Dec 30, 2020
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Dr. Nielson found more of a condition that was over looked in the orginal diganosis. He then properly diagnosed the condition and provided proper treatment.
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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Oct 29, 2020
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Dr. Nielsen is very kind and patient. He takes his time with you to make sure you understand what is going on. I would recommend seeing Dr. Nielsen!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
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Sep 24, 2020
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He’s a great dr!! Replaced my knee 6 years ago. Works better than ever!! Looks like I get to do the other one in the near future!!
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
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Becky T – Aug 19, 2020
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My 10 year old son really liked him because he was friendly and caring.
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
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MIHyland – Aug 02, 2020
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We had a great experience with Dr. Nielsen and his team!! All the TMC hospital staff was great as well, highly recommend Dr. Nielsen!!!
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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Bee – Jul 02, 2020
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We love Dr. Nielsen. He works well with my granddaughter. He takes time with us, answering our questions and making recommendations. I highly recommend him.
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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Jun 05, 2020
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My grandson had a great experience with Dr Nielsen. He got to the root of his ankle problem, fixed it & he is now back to playing sports. Great Doctor
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
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Sandy – Jun 04, 2020
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My son has been going to Brian Neilson since he was two months old for an elbow contracture. He has been very kind and patient and has always been good about answering all my questions. We highly recommend him
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Mar 13, 2020
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Dr Nielsen is amazing! He knew what was going on with my son’s hips right away and confirmed with X-rays. Now my son is on his way to healing and getting back to his active life style thanks to dr Nielson’s care!
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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Mar 12, 2020
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Everyone was courteous and professional. Dr Nielsen was extremely pleasant, he made certain we understood what was going on with my daughter’s knee.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 10, 2020
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I had my daughter to see Dr Nielson. Two years ago my daughter seen him for a deformity hip. She went to therapy and did well. Well she started walking wrong and falling. He had her walk and run down the hallway. He checked her hip and said we can live with it or have surgery when she's 16 because of her growing Isabella asked about the surgery and he said that is done by breaking your hip and put prothesis in the area. She was scared after that and cried all the way home.
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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Jan 24, 2020
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Excellent! Seen this doctor since I was a child. Had my knee recently reconstructed. Only a month in and I'm feeling great able to move way more.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Patient – Jan 23, 2020
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Dr. Nielsen was very generous, and patient to my son, he was patient and answered all the questions we had honestly, he made my son and family feel confident with his procedure, we are very thankful for his time and patience with us.
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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Loriland – Jan 16, 2020
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I received the best of care from Dr. Nielsen. A very skilled surgeon, plus a most caring doctor. I am most fortunate to have had him as my surgeon.
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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A. Grady – Nov 13, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Scoliosis and Childhood Spinal Deformity, Limb Deformity Corrections, Fractures
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

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  • Nemours Children's Clinic|nemours Clin Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002
  • Penn State University

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • University Of Washington School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
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Locations

Practice

Office5301 E Grant Rd Fl 1 Tucson, AZ 85712
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Tucson Orthopaedic Institute PC2424 N Wyatt Dr Tucson, AZ 85712
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Practice

Children's Clinics2600 N Wyatt Dr Tucson, AZ 85712
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