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Dr. Robert Nelson, MD

Dr. Robert Nelson, MD

Urology*

Dr. Robert Nelson, MD is a urologist in Richmond, VA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Henrico Doctors' Hospital and Retreat Doctors' Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Dr. Nelson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Nelson specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Nelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson

4.0

27 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Floyd Miles – Mar 04, 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
Helpful
Jan 24, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mike Rose – Feb 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Charles D Taylor – Nov 03, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mohsen Shoukri – Apr 07, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Brett Fortune – Apr 07, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Apr 07, 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
Helpful
Gerard A. Dabney – Apr 06, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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Michael J Cushnie – Apr 06, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 07, 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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Steve in Richmond, VA – Nov 02, 2016
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 28, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Robotic Surgery
  • Urology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Indiana University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of California

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Dr. Nelson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Henrico Doctors' Hospital

      1602 Skipwith Rd
      Richmond, VA 23229
      Recipient of 54
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

      View all awards

      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

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

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Retreat Doctors' Hospital

      2621 Grove Ave
      Richmond, VA 23220
      Recipient of 35
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

      View all awards
    • Parham Doctors' Hospital

      7700 E Parham Rd
      Richmond, VA 23294
      Recipient of 35
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

      View all awards
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