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Dr. Nicholls Nelson, MD

Dr. Nicholls Nelson, MD

Emergency Medicine*

Dr. Nicholls Nelson, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Rifle, CO. He is affiliated with medical facilities Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital and Grand River Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Grand River Health Rifle

501 Airport Rd Rifle, CO 81650

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(970) 625-1510

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nelson specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Nelson's Reviews

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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Nelson grew up in rural Alabama living on a plot of land that was surrounded by a National Forrest, 30 minutes outside of the closest town. His family spent much of their time outdoors, or traveling to backpacking adventures or to compete in...read more

biography

Dr. Nelson grew up in rural Alabama living on a plot of land that was surrounded by a National Forrest, 30 minutes outside of the closest town. His family spent much of their time outdoors, or traveling to backpacking adventures or to compete in...read more

  • Emergency Medicine

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American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
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Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Grand River Health Rifle

Grand River Health Rifle501 Airport Rd Rifle, CO 81650
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital

    2635 N 7th St
    Grand Junction, CO 81501
    Recipient of 2
    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

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

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

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Grand River Medical Center

    501 Airport Rd
    Rifle, CO 81650

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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