Eric R Nelson

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My son broke his finger and after 4 weeks the finger was still swollen so our pediatrician sent us Dr. Nelson. Worst decision ever! Dr Nelson told us that his finger was never broke and that it was just a second finger tip. When I retold him what happened he was condescending and rude. He made me feel as if I was completely delusional! The whole appt he never even examined my son’s hand! Left frustrated and called his pediatrician who sent us to a new surgeon at UW. We were told his finger was broken but was healing fine and should be better in a few weeks. This other appointment wouldn’t have been necessary if Dr Nelson had done his job right in the first place! Feels like a complete was of time and we will not be back!

I saw Dr. Nelson a year ago—the worst mistake. 1) The nurse warned me he was very straightforward. However, he was more than blunt. He was dripping with arrogance. Should have realized how odd it was for a nurse to give a warning like that. 2)He did not believe that I was in actual pain. He thought I was too young (24f) to have shoulder pain—it would be “1 in a million for you to actually hurt your shoulder, like a lightning strike” and “you don’t play professional baseball.” I said, it is weird I’m experiencing pain, but it does hurt. 3)He described my pain multiple times as being “neurological.” 4)He said, even if I’m feeling pain, since I’m getting older that’s what starts to happen. 5)More to it, but no space. I left feeling utter humiliation and anger. I had to live with that pain for another year. Someone else believed my pain, and I’m ok now. There were times I wished I kicked him and said his pain was neurological, esp when I couldn’t sleep due to pain.

I had a total knee replacement two weeks ago by doctor Nelson .Surgery went fantastic with no complications recovery was quick and very easy and painless already walking without a cane and very little pain .Thank you so much Dr Nelson

This guy is one of the biggest joke's of a so called doctor I have seen or heard of. He should not be practicing what so ever. Not done with him.

Very successful "Right Hip Re-Surface" in November 2014. Very successful "Left Hip Re-Surface" January 2018. Eric is one of the few Orthopedic Surgeons in Wisconsin that will "Re-Place" or provided your body qualifies, "Re-Surface". Back in 2014 he found out that I was going to Madison for a Re-Surface Operation, Eric pro-actively called me on my mobile and told me that he could do it! Saving my wife and I a tremendous amount of time. Thank you Agnesian (SSM) and Dr. Nelson! Very successful "Right Hip Re-Surface" in November 2014. Very successful "Left Hip Re-Surface" January 2018. Eric is one of the few Orthopedic Surgeons in Wisconsin that will "Re-Place" or provided your body qualifies, "Re-Surface". Back in … More

Excellent. Thorough exam, good explanation of problems and possible treatments. Courteous. Warm. Answered all questions completely. Was not rushed. Made good eye contact. Made sure at the end of the appt. I left with all pertinent educational materials and that I scheduled a follow up visit. I would recommend him to anyone for excellent care.