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Dr. Alfred Nelson, MD

Dr. Alfred Nelson, MD

Neurosurgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Alfred Nelson, MD is a neurosurgeon in Greenville, SC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University in 1979. He is affiliated with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

111 Doctors Dr Greenville, SC 29605

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital Greenville, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Nelson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nelson specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
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Dr. Nelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson

3.9

23 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
70%
70%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
26%
26%

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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
Edward Zielinski in Grennville, SC – Dec 19, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
KAREN HEATH in Conestee, SC – Jun 17, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Alfred Nelson, MD is a neurosurgeon in Greenville, SC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University in 1979. He is affiliated with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

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

  • Med College Va

    Internship Hospital, 1980
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1980
  • Emory University

    Medical School, 1979
  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Dr. Nelson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Upstate Pharmacy Cross Creek111 Doctors Dr Greenville, SC 29605
    1

    Practice

    Office1 Independence Pt Ste 212 Greenville, SC 29615
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital

      701 Grove Rd
      Greenville, SC 29605
      Recipient of 25
      hospital awards

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

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

      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.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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