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Dr. Joel Nilsson, MD

Dr. Joel Nilsson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Nilsson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Antonio, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nilsson has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

18518 Hardy Oak Blvd Ste 205 San Antonio, TX 78258

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Dr. Nilsson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nilsson

3.9

25 ratings, 14 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mary Beth Natoli – Sep 15, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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Apr 23, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Highly Recommend! – Jun 13, 2023
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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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Holly Lozano – Sep 15, 2022
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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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Aug 25, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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GRast – Mar 31, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
4 people found this helpful
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Martha golden – Sep 16, 2019
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Bob McWilliams in Helotes, TX – Jul 04, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Cheri Schmitz in Boerne, TX – Jul 04, 2018
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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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Angie Borras in San Antonio, TX – Jun 08, 2017
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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
7 people found this helpful
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Duane in Spring Branch, TX – Apr 19, 2017
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Joe Roberts in San Antonio, TX – Mar 07, 2017
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Anne in San Antonio TX – Apr 11, 2016
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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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Kimbel in San Antonio – Feb 06, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

At Trinity Adult and Pediatric Orthopedic Specialists, my partners and I endeavor to care for our patients in the same way we would care for our own family. God has given us a high calling, and that is to care for our fellow human beings and...read more

biography

Joel Nilsson is a compassionate and engaging orthopedic surgeon serving his patients in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Nilsson is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and certified to perform surgery of the hand. He is a member of the American...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

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  • Walter Reed Hand Fell

    Fellowship Hospital, 2001
  • William Beaumont Army Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2000
  • Tripler Army Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
  • Wheaton College

    Undergraduate School, 1989
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Locations

Practice

Allied Hand & Orthopedics San Antonio P.A.18518 Hardy Oak Blvd Ste 205 San Antonio, TX 78258
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