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Dr. Andrew Nelson, MD

Dr. Andrew Nelson, MD

Dermatology*

Dr. Andrew Nelson, MD is a dermatologist in Saint Petersburg, FL. Dr. Nelson has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Northside Hospital and HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

350 6th St S Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 895-8131

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Nelson specializes in the areas of Dermatology & Micrographic Dermatologic 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
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Nelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson

3.6
17 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
59%
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4 star
6%
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3 star
6%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
29%
29%

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Dr Nelson did a full body scan and found quite a few pre-cancerous spots which he froze. He was very efficient, but thorough, and took as much time as was necessary. I feel very well treated. I did think that the wait time was a bit long, but I guess that's inevitable now and then.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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James Lewis Clapp – May 04, 2022
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Staff communicates poorly and is unhelpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 04, 2020
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Very professional - no nonsense diagnosis - patients genuine interest and well being primary objective - services promptly and professionally provided - *****
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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HJK in Pinellas Park, FL – Dec 27, 2018
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They stuck me with his brother when I asked for older brother. Completely missed spot on face which was very easy to get to.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Eunice in St pete, FL – Aug 23, 2018
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Dr. Nelson is a Harvard educated doctor with good temperament and excellent surgical skills. However, his staff is atrocious. Briana hectors the patients when they come in. I have seen her drive away many customers who arrive for appointments but due to discrepancy in scheduling, paperwork, or insurance, she actually treats them so badly that they leave. I do not like this office for this reason.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Mar 02, 2018
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Dr. Andrew Nelson did surgery on my finger, did a skin graft on it, he did an amazing job. It healed properly as he assured me it would. I'm so thankful to have him in our area. He did major face surgery on my husband, and after first seeing, I was so worried. With Dr. Nelson's confidence and assurance he would heal without any scars, etc., well, if you could see him now, you would not believe he had it done. I would and have recommended Dr. Nelson to anyone. Nancy Merkel
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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St Petersburg, FL – Sep 15, 2017
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I thought Dr. Nelson was very professional, friendly and thoughtful of all my concerns. He did an excellent job removing a basil cell from my chest and there's barely a sign of the incision. ?? Highly recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Robyn in st petersburg, fl – Aug 16, 2017
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Dr. Nelson did a minor out patient surgery. I was quite nervous, but his nurse Kaitlin was extremely calming and reassuring. Dr. Nelson has a gentle touch and worked efficiently. His charming demeanor and good sense of humor made my procedure completely bearable. Dr. Nelson has a wonderful staff and a pleasant office setting.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Maureen McCarthy in St. Petersburg, FL – Apr 23, 2017
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Cannot say enough about this practice. Friendly, knowledgeable and explains everything they are doing. Staff is wonderful and the doctors are so friendly and make you feel comfortable. Patient for life!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Lorraine Dellorto in St Petersburg, FL – Apr 18, 2017
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Dr. Nelson was ok.He was polite, he talked very fast as though trying to get in and out quickly. The floor was filthy with hair all over it. The part I did not like at all was the office help behind the desk.I watched them interact with patients as though they could care less what the patients were saying.One women came in and there was a scheduling discrepancy and the women was clearly upset and they were so dismissive of her I almost walked out to comfort her.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Ayla in St Petersburg, FL – Nov 08, 2016
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I went to this doctor for a really bad skin condition & I was in tons of pain, even crying g from pain. Doc says " go to wound care". I told him had been several times. He woudn'the budge. I told him.I was in terrible pain which he saw on his own iep. When he saw my condition & said "oh my God". He let me leave in terrible pain & offered nothing more than " God to a wound care place.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Susan Immerman in St. Petersburg, FL – Nov 01, 2016
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I definitely will recommend this excellent young doctor to others. He is personable, he is obviously more than competent and he is approachable. It was easy to communicate with him he informed clearly what were my options and what he could do. he explained what he would prefer and what would be likely results. The surgery was efficient and did just what was predicted. Follow up care was equally swift as the original procedure. I have finally found my local dermatologist.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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ed darrow in St Petersburg, FL – Feb 26, 2016
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Excellent experience. He identified a melanoma my Northern dermatologist had missed. Took the time to carefully explain in detail what was needed. Scheduling was very prompt. Highest recommendation.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Deb R. in Tierra Verde, FL – Feb 25, 2016
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Dr. Andrew Nelson, MD is a dermatologist in Saint Petersburg, FL. Dr. Nelson has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Florida Northside Hospital and HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Dermatology

  • Dermatologic Surgery

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  • Johns Hopkins University / School Of Radiologic Technology

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
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Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Christopher G. Nelson M.D. P.A.350 6th St S Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Joseph's Hospital

    3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
    Tampa, FL 33607
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital

    1501 Pasadena Ave S
    South Pasadena, FL 33707
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

    701 6th St S
    Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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