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Dr. Thomas Nelson, MD

Dr. Thomas Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Nelson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Tucson, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1986. He is affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 54 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (54 reviews)

Carondelet Medical Group - Orthopedics

6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 415 Tucson, AZ 85710

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(520) 887-7700

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Nelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson

4.6

54 ratings, 39 with a written review
5 Star
85%
85%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
7%
7%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Melissa Macias – May 08, 2023
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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
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May 05, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 31, 2022
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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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cid – Jan 18, 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
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Franklin E Bessler – Jan 08, 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
Helpful
Debbie Hogan – Dec 28, 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
Karen M – Dec 21, 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
Dec 20, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Barbara Irvine – Nov 02, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Oct 21, 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
Helpful
Stacy Roberts – Oct 09, 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
Sep 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Elaine – Sep 23, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 27, 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
Helpful
Aug 26, 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
Marsha Tankenoff – Aug 12, 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
Gary Tankenoff – Aug 10, 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
Aug 10, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Aug 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Aug 03, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

Fellowship trained by the Mayo Clinic in Orthopedic Oncology and Adult Reconstruction, Dr Thomas Nelson specializes in orthopedic oncology and joint replacement. He has extensive experience treating bone and soft tissue tumors for limb salvage...read more

biography

Fellowship trained by the Mayo Clinic in Orthopedic Oncology and Adult Reconstruction, Dr. Thomas Nelson specializes in orthopedic oncology and joint replacement. He has extensive experience treating bone and soft tissue tumors for limb salvage...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Minnesota

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • Mayo Clinic-rochester

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991

  • Hennepin County Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • University Of Minnesota Medical School

    Medical School, 1986
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  • Minneapolis St. Paul Top Doctor 2005-2008

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Locations

Carondelet Medical Group - Orthopedics

Carondelet Medical Group - Orthopedics6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 415 Tucson, AZ 85710
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Joseph's Hospital

    350 N Wilmot Rd
    Tucson, AZ 85711
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

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