Dr. Russell Nelson, MD
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Dr. Russell Nelson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Russell Nelson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Murray, UT and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Utah in 1998. He is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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Utah Orthopaedic Specialists
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Nelson is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital Salt Lake City, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Nelson specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Nelson's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson
4.4
| 5 Star | 81% | 81% |
| 4 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 Star | 12% | 12% |
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care philosophy
Through continuing education and expansion of treatment opportunities, our staff embrace and excel in the latest technologies and procedures that in turn fosters healing and pain relief for our patients. All our physicians are leading the profession in their area of treatment expertise.Orthopedic Surgery
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University Of Utah
Medical School, 1998
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- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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