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Dr. Heather Sandness Nelson, MD

Dr. Heather Sandness Nelson, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
(701) 205-0094

Dr. Heather Sandness Nelson, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Bismarck, ND. She is affiliated with Essentia Health-Fargo. She is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (12 reviews)
(701) 205-0094
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1000 E Rosser Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501

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Essentia Health Mid Dakota Women's Center-Bismarck1000 E Rosser Ave Bismarck, ND 58501
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Dr. Sandness Nelson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Low Wait Times • Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Dr. Sandness Nelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sandness Nelson

4.2
12 ratings, 11 with a written review
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2 star
17%
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1 star
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She explained things to me very well
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 24, 2025
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I didn’t feel listened to
I came here as I am out of state from my OBGYN and I needed to change birth control options. She made me feel very unheard and had poor bedside manner. She ultimately did what I wanted but told me I was making the wrong decision when I expressed I didn’t feel myself on this birth control. She was no help in choosing a new option for birth control. I will not be returning to her.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nov 08, 2024
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I felt as though she did not listen to me as a person when I was discussing my symptoms and feelings about my own body.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Nov 07, 2024
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My experience
I come here with my mom all the time for std tests and when I got my birth control. Dr Sandness Nelson was very kind about the whole procedure, and she was helpful with picking a birth control and telling me side effects good and bad. She is very kind would definitely recommend.
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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Oct 23, 2024
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I've been seeing Dr Sandness Nelson for years. She is TOP notch. Kind, informative and I wouldn't want to go to anyone else
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 29, 2024
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Absolutely love Dr. Sandness-Nelson. I always recommend her!! She cares about each of her patients, is very informative on my medications, and takes the time to listen.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 12, 2024
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Dr Heather Sandness Nelson was very attentive, was not rushed, was clear in her explanation. I was very satisfied.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 27, 2024
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I would highly recommend Dr. Nelson and the Mid Dakota Woman's clinic to any transgender woman looking for gender affirming Healthcare.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 02, 2024
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I really liked her. She was informative, made me feel very comfortable and was easy to talk with. She made me feel like a person and not just a patient to get done with quickly.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 24, 2024
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Wonderful doctor N!!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 18, 2024
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Wouldn't recommend this doctor to anybody.
Come in to talk about a laparoscopy for my endometriosis. Tells me she doesn't want to do that until I'm officially diagnosed. The only way to officially diagnose it is with a laparoscopy!!!! Then she's so rough with my pap smear, I cried. I've NEVER cried during a pap smear before!!!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 03, 2022
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About Me

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Dr. Heather Sandness Nelson, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Bismarck, ND. She is affiliated with Essentia Health-Fargo. She is accepting new patients.

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • Gynecologic Surgery

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  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine

    Medical School
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Dr. Sandness Nelson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Essentia Health-Fargo

      3000 32nd Ave S
      Fargo, ND 58103

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

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