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Sara Nelson, MD
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Dr. Nelson is probably one of the best doctors that Optum has. She is a very caring physician and I really like her. Very informative
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She met all these standards 100%
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Dr. Nelson is a great doctor, an excellent listener and a all around good person.
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She is awesome very nice and explains everything so you will know everything you need to about is going on with your health.
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Dr. Nelson is top-notch!!! I feel very fortunate to have her as my doctor.
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Quick<Easy
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Dr Nelson is a stellar physician! She listens to my issues, explains in detail what is going on, what treatment or medication she recommends. I trust her completely.
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LOVE Dr. Nelson. Hopes she does not leave Silver Lake until I am wearing a oe tag. Good MDs are in short supply.
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Good care
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Dr. Nelson is simply the best Dr. I have had in my [omitted] years
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I am very happy with the care I get from Dr. Nelson. She is kind, always takes time to answer all of my questions, and very prompt to respond to any and all mychart messages I send to her office.
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She always is up to date on everything happening to me. She never rushes, always listens and offers options and timeframes for me.
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She is great!
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Dr.Nelson is a wonderful doctor. I feel comfortable sharing health concerns with her. She listens with compassion and is always kind.
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I have recommended Dr Nelson to several people in the past.
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Dr Shara is very excellent, When I returned home there were a couple of things that we didn't cover or I just missed in conversation. I certainly recommend her to my friends.
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My doctor is the best!
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Dr Nelson listens
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Well prepared
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She explained everything very clearly and addressed all my concerns.
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About Sara Nelson, MD
Healthcare is not one-size-fits-all. It is my job to help patients make the best decisions for themselves by providing education and care relevant to their needs. I appreciate the grand diversity and patient-familial continuity of Family Medicine.Philosophy of care
A doctor should be a clown at heart, scientist at brain and a mother at conscience - Abhigit Naskar, Time to Save Medicine.Gender
Female
Board certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Licenses
WA, MD60424466, 036114371
Employed or contracted
Employed
Network Name
Optum Care Washington
NPI
1699700658
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Education
Medical School
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Rush Medical College
Residency
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Lutheran General Hospital
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