Dr. Lynn Nelson, MD
Dr. Lynn Nelson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Belmond, IA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond and Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion. He is accepting new patients.
Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Belmond
403 1st St SE Belmond, IA 50421Make an Appointment
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Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond Belmond, a highly rated hospital.
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| 5 Star | 54% | 54% |
| 4 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 Star | 41% | 41% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Nelson to family and friends is 3.2608695 out of 5
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Lynn Nelson, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon in with Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinic in Belmond, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, and Webster City, IA. He has special interests in neck and spine surgery and frequently treats conditions like lower back...read morebiography
Lynn Nelson, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon in with Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinic in Belmond, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, and Webster City, IA. He has special interests in neck and spine surgery and frequently treats conditions like lower back...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Fellowship Hospital, 1994University Of Kansas Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1994Indiana University School Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 1993University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1988Buena Vista University
Undergraduate School, 1983
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Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics - Belmond
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night22% higher than the national average
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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