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Sara Nelson, MD
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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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Dr Nelson is the best! Since Dr Blackwell retired Dr Nelson is the only provider I want to treat me.
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She ask me questions that related to my health. Talked about issues I needed to address and gave me a course of action to do.
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She really listens and had good suggestions.
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Dr Nelson is the BEST!!!!
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Dr Nelson was prepared and showed concern and compassion. Her level of expertise and detail is amazing. She is one of a kind and by far the best doctor I've ever had.
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Well informed.
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Dr. Nelson is just plain old excellent.
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Sara Nelson en a an excellent doctor. She listens well and seems to ask the right questions to get to the core of the problem. Great at proposing solutions and things to think about.
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I have been with my current physician for a while now and I am very happy with the care I receive and that she always listens to my concerns and discusses options for my care.
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Dr. Nelson was so caring and explained things so well to me! I actually enjoyed my appointment!!
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Epic is working well to keep my protected health information shared between my providers
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Dr. Nelson had been my doc for about 8 years now, I believe. She's awesome and makes sure to listen to my needs. She's never let me down.
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Goid
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Dr Nelson is always very professional, caring, and supportive. She listens to your concerns, asks questions, involves you In what steps to take and makes sure you're comfortable with that path.
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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
IL, WA, MD60424466, 036114371
Employed or contracted
Employed
Network Name
Optum Care Washington
NPI
1699700658
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Medical School
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Rush Medical College
Residency
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Lutheran General Hospital
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