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Dr. Elvert Nelson, MD

Dr. Elvert Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Elvert Nelson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Carmichael, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sutter Roseville Medical Center and Mercy General Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 5 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

6660 Coyle Ave Ste 290 Carmichael, CA 95608

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I can't give the accolades he deserves. In my 3rd yr. after injury, one look at me & a discogram told him everything. He only had to believe the pain I reported! Thank God for his compassion for patients. 8-2000 he did a C-spine triple discetomy/fusion with a metal plate and 8 screws securing 4 levels of my neck! I was bedridden before & awoke from surgery without a 4 year headache! 8-2017 disc/lami @ l5-s1 & I was up and walking the day of surgery. He is an expert! He is my guru!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Marge Gipson in Fair Oaks – Jun 02, 2018
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Dr. Nelson performed a revision global ACDF c5-c7 surgery on my spine ...a difficult redo that previous surgeon did not even recognize. This man is a gift to the medical world and to all patients . I wish my insurance still covered his services. Miss you Dr. Nelson!:)
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Andrea K. in Antelope, CA – Oct 30, 2017
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He's amazing! I walk because of this man. He knows it needs fixing NOT masking. He knows what pain meds work for me ! You're the BEST DR. NELSON! LGG 2013
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
14 others found this helpful
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Lisa Gresham Gordon in Corning, CA – Jan 29, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Specializing in Spine.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Toronto

    Fellowship Hospital, 1981
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Residency Hospital, 1980
  • Bridgeport Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1974
  • Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1973
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office6660 Coyle Ave Ste 290 Carmichael, CA 95608
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sutter Roseville Medical Center

    1 Medical Plaza Dr
    Roseville, CA 95661
    Recipient of 21
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    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.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Mercy General Hospital

    4001 J St
    Sacramento, CA 95819
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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