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Dr. Byron Nielsen, MD

Dr. Byron Nielsen, MD

Nephrology*

Dr. Byron Nielsen, MD is a nephrologist in Yankton, SD. Dr. Nielsen has extensive experience in Nephrological Conditions. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center and Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

1104 W 8th St Yankton, SD 57078
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(605) 665-7841

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Nielsen is affiliated with Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center Sioux Falls, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nielsen specializes in the area of Nephrology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Nielsen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nielsen

4.9
29 ratings, 19 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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Excellent First Visit
Very professional and both Dr. Nielsen and his staff were very pleasant , easy to talk with and understand the recommendations. Highly recommend
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jim Sullivan – Jan 31, 2025
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Excellent
My visit with Dr. Nielsen was friendly, informative, and interactive. He made me feel comfortable and at ease with the changes being made.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Toni – Aug 12, 2024
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Very capable health care provider.V
Visit was fine
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Jun 20, 2024
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In need of Nephrologist? Look no further. Dr. Nielsen delivers!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Gary T. – May 02, 2024
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Excellent
Very good appointment, he answered all of our questions. I definitely felt 100% better when I left, and he gave us a complete print out of everything that was talked about.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Mar 14, 2024
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good and very accommodation to are questions
just a check up went very good review in a year again I had a kidney transplant
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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kendall – Jan 23, 2024
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No waiting and complete and honest evaluation of condition. Such a pleasant staff.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Nov 18, 2023
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Dr appointment
I was extremely satisfied. Dr. Nielson took the time and patience to explain complication and procedures
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 30, 2023
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Great Dr!!
My blood work was done two days ago and I came to the clinic 15 minutes before my appointment time. I left the clinic 2 minutes before my actual appointment . Everyone was very thorough with my exam. Great nurse and Dr Nielsen is awesome!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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May 04, 2023
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Good job explained well had student both likeabel.
Bad weather clinic called and wanted us to come in early, I had appointment for January 16 , wife had appointment today Jan 2. Clinic was able to get me in today that worked you fine saved extra trip 60 miles. Got home well before dark last 5 miles were ice.
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
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Rod Skorpik – Jan 03, 2023
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Very nice and helpful we were completely satisfie
I was very sick and 1st visit he diagnosed correctly and started treatment saved my kidneys
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
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Sep 16, 2022
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On time and doctor and staff were very responsive to my questions and concerns.
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
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Angela Hejl – Apr 30, 2022
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Dr Nielsen is always friendly and willing to listen to my problems. He is knowledgeable about my disease and is able to help me when I am having a flareup. He showed up at the hospital when I was a patient recently which was reassuring to me.
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
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Dave Brinkman – Apr 29, 2022
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Dr. Nielsen is kind, caring and knowledgeable in his field. His procedures when seeing patients are very consistent and explains when he is pulled away for a consultation. Just a very professional Doctor.
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
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Doyle J. Anderson – Jan 05, 2022
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Highly recommended. Appointments are always outstanding.
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
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Roger – Jun 23, 2021
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I would recommend Dr. Nielsen highly to anyone. He has been the best at getting my blood pressure under control. He is always smiling, helpful and answers all my questions. I will continue to see him every 6 months.
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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Jerilyn Preston – Feb 05, 2021
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It was helpful to me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Glenn Heaton – Feb 05, 2021
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on time and answered all my questions
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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richar d fitch – Dec 10, 2020
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My experience was Excellent everything was great!
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
No results
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May 19, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Byron Nielsen, MD is a nephrologist in Yankton, SD. Dr. Nielsen has extensive experience in Nephrological Conditions. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center and Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Ia

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  • University Of South Dakota Sanford School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Nephrology
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Locations

Practice

South Dakota Anesthesia Services PC1104 W 8th St Yankton, SD 57078
1

Practice

Office300 N 2nd St Oneill, NE 68763
2

Practice

Plainview Public Hospital704 N 3rd St Plainview, NE 68769
3

Practice

Yankton Medical Clinic PC101 S Plum St Vermillion, SD 57069
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center

    1325 S Cliff Ave
    Sioux Falls, SD 57105
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

    501 Summit St
    Yankton, SD 57078
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • CHI Health Plainview

    704 N 3rd St
    Plainview, NE 68769
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