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Dr. Garth Nelson, MD

Dr. Garth Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Garth Nelson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fort Collins, CO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with Poudre Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

1020 Luke St Fort Collins, CO 80524

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Dr. Nelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson

4.6

18 ratings, 5 with a written review
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Val Fischer-Pallansch – Mar 28, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Corinne Marti – Mar 14, 2021
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Cherylann Morgan – Apr 19, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Sep 23, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Mar 12, 2019
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biography

Dr. Garth Nelson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fort Collins, CO and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with Poudre Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Residency Hospital, 1988

  • University Of Michigan

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • University Of Michigan Hospitals

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
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Locations

Practice

Garth C. Nelson M.D.1020 Luke St Fort Collins, CO 80524
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Poudre Valley Hospital

    1024 S Lemay Ave
    Fort Collins, CO 80524
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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