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Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen, MD is a general surgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids and UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital-Cedar Rapids. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

202 10th St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Make an Appointment

(319) 362-5118

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Nielsen is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nielsen specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Nielsen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nielsen

3.8

15 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
60%
60%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
20%
20%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Bonita Bryant-Veasey – Jun 06, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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May 11, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Cedar Rapids, IA – Aug 04, 2018
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cedar Rapids, IA – Jan 31, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Washington, DC – Aug 07, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen, MD is a general surgeon in Cedar Rapids, IA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Medical...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

    Residency Hospital, 1986

  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Physicians Clinic of Iowa PC202 10th St SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids

    701 10th St SE
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital-Cedar Rapids

    1026 A Ave NE
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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