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Dr. Nicole Nelson, DO

Dr. Nicole Nelson, DO

General Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Nicole Nelson, DO is a general surgeon in Columbia, MO and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University in 2009. She is affiliated with medical facilities Boone Hospital Center and University of Missouri Health Care. She is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

1 Hospital Dr Columbia, MO 65212

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Boone Hospital Center Columbia, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nelson specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Nelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson

4.2
16 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
75%
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4 star
6%
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3 star
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2 star
0%
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1 star
19%
19%

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Amazing lady!!! Very kind
Dr Nelson is always kind, caring, and very patient. She listens and walks thru everything with you. She hears your concerns and works thru them with you. She saved my life!!!!
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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Christine G – Jun 09, 2023
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She removed a large lipoma from my back. Explained everything thoroughly, so much so that I barely had any questions to ask. Incision/scar is barely visible. Also easy to schedule first visit and surgery. Excellent all around.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Dec 01, 2022
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Great work
She fixed an umbilical hernia for me and did a fantastic job.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 16, 2022
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Highly recommend Dr.Nelson!!
My experience with Dr.Nelson was absolutely great! I needed my gallbladder removed due to gallstones and this was my first surgery ever! She made me feel that I was in good hands, explained everything throughly with the pros and cons of the gallbladder surgery because I had no idea what surgery was like or how my body would be affected, or the pain of being cut. The day of surgery was the same with nerves on my end but I had trust in her and came out just fine, and no more severe pain of the gallbladder area. I would highly recommend her to anybody! Especially first timers!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Gianna – Jun 02, 2022
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Hernia repair done right
Dr Nelson exuded such competence and credibility that I quickly fell under her spell. I had no doubts my fate was in the proper hands. Surgery finished with no hiccups or lingering effects. I can do everything I could do before surgery. What more could one hope to achieve? I remain a happy patient and would not hesitate to bring in more business should the need arrive. Extremely pleased.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Kerry schumacher – Jun 01, 2022
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Dr Nelson is amazing! Always willing to listen and explain everything! She is my partner in my health journey!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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May 26, 2022
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Amazing surgeon
Dr. Nelson helped me through a very scary time and was very patient and thorough with explanation of everything.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Hayley E Rouse – Apr 09, 2022
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Took a full year or longer to have belly button hernia surgery finally my A1c was a 7 Dr Nelson said I could go ahead & get it fixed it was painful yes for roughly a week but I'm wearing a binder & am doing fantastic & losing weight which is a big plus Dr Nelson explained everything beforehand I would definitely recommend Dr Nelson for surgery with her expertise & staff you can't go wrong I'm so thankful I was able to get my hernia fixed. A big thank you to Dr Nelson & staff they're absolutely amazing & wonderful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Olytha Rowden – Apr 05, 2022
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Dr Nelson preformed my hernia surgery and she never checked in on me after my surgery while staying in the hospital. Each follow-up appointment, I was seen by a nurse practitioner. Even after having some difficulties with pain, Dr Nelson never saw me in person just the nurse practitioner.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
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Columbia, MO – Sep 13, 2018
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biography

Dr. Nicole C. Nelson joined Columbia Surgical Associates in the fall of 2014 as a general surgeon. At Columbia Surgical Associates, her practice centers on breast cancer and melanoma.
  • General Surgery

  • Breast Surgical Oncology

  • Breast Surgery

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  • Nova Southeastern University

    Medical School, 2009
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Curators of the University of Missouri1 Hospital Dr Columbia, MO 65212
1

Practice

Columbia Surgical Associates Inc.3220 Bluff Creek Dr Ste 100 Columbia, MO 65201
2

Practice

University of Texas Medical Branch301 University Blvd Galveston, TX 77555
3
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  • Hours
    • Mon: closed
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: closed
    • Thu: 8:30am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway
    Columbia, MO 65201
    Recipient of 20
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    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

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • University of Missouri Health Care

    1 Hospital Dr
    Columbia, MO 65212

    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

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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