Kirsten Nielsen, MD
Specialty
Neurology
Languages
English
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69 reviews
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Mar 30, 2026Verified Review
She is thorough and genuine in her care
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Mar 28, 2026Verified Review
I think Dr. Nielsen is terrific. I think her ability to care for her patients is meaningfully limited by the system she is a part of, for example, wait for appointment times, lack of ability to print forms for a device she was prescribing due to internet firewall, lack of responsiveness to messages on MyChart, etc.
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Mar 28, 2026Verified Review
She's really nice and helpful, I think it'd be more helpful if she had more time with patients but that's not her fault.
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Mar 26, 2026Verified Review
Excellent at communicating in understandable words and providing encouraging advice,
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Mar 26, 2026Verified Review
I was very pleased with my visit.
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Mar 25, 2026Verified Review
She was very thorough and personable.
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Mar 14, 2026Verified Review
As previously stated Dr Nielsen was very thorough during our first virtual meeting. She listens and addressed every question I had. She prescribed medication which certainly has helped me.
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Mar 12, 2026Verified Review
She is professional, knowledgeable, and treats me with respect
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Mar 11, 2026Verified Review
She is truly an amazing MD.
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Mar 9, 2026Verified Review
she is very knowledgeable and so kind.
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Mar 8, 2026Verified Review
Dr. Nielsen it’s always up-to-date on my medication’s very thorough and asking how I’m doing what’s going on with me etc. she’s very thorough with my care. When you have a neuromuscular disease, you need a doctor he truly does know the medicine you’re taking how you’re doing and what the plan for the future is.
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Mar 7, 2026Verified Review
Very attentive
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Mar 7, 2026Verified Review
Very personable and thorough on the issue and how I am progressing.
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Feb 14, 2026Verified Review
Reliable, thorough, collaborative, knowledgeable, friendly
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Feb 12, 2026Verified Review
Dr. Nielson is thorough, knowledgeable, compassionate and willing to help navigate the system as your advocate.
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Feb 10, 2026Verified Review
I liked her
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Feb 9, 2026Verified Review
She was extremely helpful, patient and informative. I did NOT feel that she was rushing to her next patient.
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Feb 9, 2026Verified Review
Exceptional attention to detail in my labs, medication, health, great explanations, information, and follow-up schedule and information.
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Feb 2, 2026Verified Review
she projects the image that one would expect in their medical professional
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Jan 24, 2026Verified Review
Dr. Nielsen was very thorough and answered all my questions. She took time and listened to my medical history and considered it for my diagnosis and medications prescribed.
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About Kirsten Nielsen, MD
Dr. Nielsen believes her job is to listen to the concerns of her patients, understand their goals of the visit, and utilize her knowledge to help the patient meet their goals. Dr. Nielsen has been voted a Denver Top Doc for Epilepsy by 5280 Magazine. In her free time, Dr. Nielsen enjoys hiking, horseback riding, drawing, and spending time with family.
Philosophy of care
She strongly believes education should be a part of every patient encounter so that the patient knows what to expect from the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
Gender
Female
Board certifications
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Licenses
CO, DR0048490
Employed or contracted
Employed
Network Name
OptumCare Network of Colorado
NPI
1891831053
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