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Laura Nelson, PA

Laura Nelson, PA

Optum Provider

Specialty

Family Medicine

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

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126 reviews

    • Reviewed on May 29, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Laura is amazing and listens to all my concerns and works with me to get the help and treatment I need

    • Reviewed on May 25, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Laura Nelson always takes time to answer my questions

    • Reviewed on May 25, 2026
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    My husband and I love Laura Nelson, We've had quite a few medical issues lately and she is on top of it. always showes concern for us and seems driven to get the job done and answer our questions. She is a real asset to your facility.

    • Reviewed on May 22, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Doctor Laura is very thorough compassionate and has helped me be informed and has guided me through my diagnoses with diabetes and transitioning health lifestyle changes from my early [omitted] to my mid[omitted] if I wasn’t moving out of state I would have continued to choose her as my provider. I am incredibly grateful for her support in my health care journey and her ability to help me make informed decisions.

    • Reviewed on May 22, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Laura is compassionate, kind, straight forward, intelligent and professional. She treats her patients as individuals unlike many doctors I’ve seen. She is a great medical asset to the CO community I live in.

    • Reviewed on May 19, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Focused on my care and concerns to include getting referrals.

    • Reviewed on May 16, 2026
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    Laura is knowledgeable and efficient with the medical part of the position. Her ability to really listen and take time for questions is fabulous. I feel Laura has my best health in mind.

    • Reviewed on May 15, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very compassionate listening to my concerns. Pleasent and very knowledgeable. Takings time with my appointment

    • Reviewed on May 12, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She’s the best! Helpful, patient and supportive. A good listener.

    • Reviewed on May 11, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is awesome.

    • Reviewed on May 8, 2026
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    I'm pleased with having her as my PA.

    • Reviewed on May 7, 2026
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    Laura is fabulous!!! She listens and provides me with the best information and results!!! The trust I have with my providers is the best!!!

    • Reviewed on May 7, 2026
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    Laura is very personable and is very knowledgeable about her patients

    • Reviewed on May 6, 2026
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    She knows about my health and is very concerned about giving me the proper treatment treatments. She is very clear in her explanation of things. She has extremely thorough.

    • Reviewed on May 5, 2026
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    She is very caring, understanding, patient. If she was to ever decide to leave Optum I would find another location. She has been with me through thick and thin on my issues. She's a great person and Doctor!!

    • Reviewed on May 4, 2026
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    Laura is very professional and also very thorough every time we have seen her. Very pleasant and always answers all our questions.

    • Reviewed on May 4, 2026
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    Laura is so nice and professional. She goes over my issues when I am in the office. I know she would do the same to anyone I would recommend to see her.

    • Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
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    Laura is very smart and knows her job

    • Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
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    She seems to actually care

    • Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She cares for her patients and that is rare

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  • About Laura Nelson, PA

    Laura grew up in Colorado Springs. She then spent the first four years of her career working as a cardiovascular technician in Fort Collins where she developed a love for cardiology and medicine. This encouraged her to purses her masters to further her med In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, snowboarding, fishing, spending time with friends and family, and camping.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

    Licenses

    CO, PA0005170

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    OptumCare Network of Colorado

    NPI

    1710497722