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Dr. Joshua Nelson, MD

Dr. Joshua Nelson, MD

Sports Medicine*

Dr. Joshua Nelson, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Kansas City, MO. He is affiliated with medical facilities AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and Amberwell Atchison. He is not accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

6301 N Lucerne Ave Kansas City, MO 64151

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Dr. Nelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson

4.0
24 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Amazing outcome!
After 3 unsuccessful meniscus surgeries with a different surgeon, Dr.Nelson was able to pinpoint my daughter’s injury and repair her meniscus and MCL. My daughter is no longer in pain and is back to being an active young woman. Thank you Dr. Nelson.
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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Feb 01, 2025
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Terrible, the first appointment gave us hope, but the next appointment was like a switch had flipped; Nelson contradicted everything he had said in the initial appointment. We will go elsewhere.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
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Feb 01, 2025
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Great doctor and team
I went to Dr. Nelson for a second opinion after my original orthopedist looked at my MRI and said nothing was wrong. Dr. Nelson was immediately able to see and show me where my UCL was torn. The reconstruction went great and I’m almost back to 100% at just under 4 months. He and his whole team were very nice and always took the time to answer any questions I had.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 11, 2024
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Inept office staff
Not really sure about the doctor’s actual treatment skills, but his office staff make me question how things will go.
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
  • Long wait times
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Oct 13, 2023
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Dr Nelson saved my leg after a very severe motorcycle accident.. I am forever grateful to him . Not only were his medical skills remarkable but his bedside manner and encouragement were very helpful in my recovery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Mar 16, 2019
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biography

Dr. Joshua Nelson, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Kansas City, MO. He is affiliated with medical facilities AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and Amberwell Atchison. He is not accepting new patients.

  • Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

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  • University Of Virginia Health System

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Kansas Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Mosaic Life Care Surgery Center at Burlington Cree6301 N Lucerne Ave Kansas City, MO 64151
1
(816) 387-7673
Sharper Vision P.A.23351 Prairie Star Pkwy Ste A275 Lenexa, KS 66227
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(913) 722-1222

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3
(913) 588-6100
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