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Dr. Sonja Nelson, MD

Dr. Sonja Nelson, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Sonja Nelson, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Portsmouth, NH and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1991. She is affiliated with Portsmouth Regional Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Locations

Harbour Women's Health

Harbour Women's Health155 Griffin Rd Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Dr. Nelson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • 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 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Nelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson

4.6

32 ratings, 14 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shannon Garcia – Oct 27, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 23, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Isabel – Oct 01, 2020
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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
Jane Hogan – Jan 01, 2020
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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
Helpful
Mom of 2 in Dover – Jul 18, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 11, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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May 07, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Center Harbor, NH – Aug 11, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Eileen Parnham in Newfields, NH – Jul 12, 2017
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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
Helpful
Lynda Ridge in Phoenix, AZ – Jun 21, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dover, NH – Mar 15, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nancy B in North Hampton Nh – Feb 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
G.C. in Portsmouth, NH – Jun 16, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Christine Collins in Portsmouth, NH – Apr 01, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Sonja Nelson brings 20 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology to Harbour Women's Health. Dr. Nelson completed her undergraduate degree at Tufts University and her medical training at Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Weill Medical Center - Cornell University Medical College

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • Tufts University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
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Dr. Nelson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Portsmouth Regional Hospital

      333 Borthwick Ave
      Portsmouth, NH 03801
      Recipient of 14
      hospital awards

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

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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