Dr. Christopher Nelson, MD
Sports Medicine*
10+ years of experience
Dr. Christopher Nelson, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Winston Salem, NC and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 2010. He is affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
2.4 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (12 reviews)
Practice
1920 W 1st St Winston Salem, NC 27104Make an Appointment
At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Nelson specializes in the areas of Family Practice & Sports Medicine. • See board certifications
- Friendly Staff
- Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Nelson's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson
2.4
12 ratings, 9 with a written review
| 5 star | 25% | 25% |
| 4 star | 8% | 8% |
| 3 star | 8% | 8% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 58% | 58% |
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Due to Dr Nelson's lack of proper care of me I have permanent knee damage forever. You risk you heath by seeing Dr Nelson. I will regret trusting him with my care the rest of my...now, diminished quality of life. Please dont let it be you or your loved one. Something is very wrong with Dr Christopher M Nelson & the "care" he provides his patient's. Who knows how many others will & or have had similar experiences with him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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mst – Sep 26, 2020
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I've been with Dr. Chris Nelson for over 2 years and have never, ever had anything but positive experiences with him or the health care team. Dr. Nelson listened to my concerns, set up labs, review results, and helped guide me to develop a treatment plan for my health conditions. We've communicated via the Providence MyHealth Care app and never experienced any issues with his bed side manner.
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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John D – Feb 14, 2020
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Would not recommend. Didn't have good bedside manner. Seemed dismissive to our concerns, was not reassuring, never smiled, seemed very sour through out the entire exam... not what I would have expected for a first visit. Very disappointed.
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 06, 2020
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This is the kind of healthCARE you get from a C student. The three sisters would be ashamed of this man, the horrible stuff people said are absolutely true except for the statement that said he is intelligent. He is absolutely not. My friend laughed, "What is concussion specialist? Are they even doctors? They didn't make the cut to neurology so they got a certificate? Ha!"
What went well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
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Nov 05, 2019
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Dr. Nelson is very attentive with great chair side manor. I bring a lot of problems to the exam room and Dr. Nelson gave me the time I needed and answered my questions. He was on time and not rushed.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Beaverton – Apr 28, 2018
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Dr Nelson does not seem to see the Dr/Patient relationship as collaborative. When questioning decisions or expressing concerns with medication Dr Nelson can be very dismissive . He does not seem to appreciate or have interest in questions or concerns. Spend most of his time in an appt staring at his screen, does not remember your condition the next time you see him, The lack of concern/interest in feedback from the patient, makes me question how good his decision making can be.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
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
- Long wait times
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Jan 09, 2018
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Dr. Nelson lacks the "care" in healthcare. His demeanor is grandiose and distant, and comes across as oppositional rather than collaborative and supportive.
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
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Portland, OR – May 11, 2017
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BE careful. Doctor is intelligent but has tendency to impose himself on patients and tend to be condescending if you disagree with him. There were other reviews about this doctor that did not expound on the interaction between patient and doctor. But now I understand what they are talking about. Perhaps the anonymity protects these other patients.
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Portland, OR – Apr 15, 2017
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I would recommend him however getting an appointment to see him can take a couple weeks. Once in he has a good bed side manner and is pretty good so far this being said I have only seen him once so far,
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Portland, OR – May 07, 2016
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About Me
biography
Dr. Christopher Nelson, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Winston Salem, NC and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 2010. He is affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.Sports Medicine
Family Medicine
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Wake Forest University
Medical School, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Sports Medicine
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