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Dr. Celia Nelson, MD

Dr. Celia Nelson, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Celia Nelson, MD is a general surgeon in Leesburg, FL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1987. She is affiliated with medical facilities UF Health Leesburg Hospital and UF Health the Villages Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (13 reviews)

UF Health Leesburg Hospital

600 E Dixie Ave Leesburg, FL 34748
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Dr. Nelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson

3.5

13 ratings, 10 with a written review
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Jul 19, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
M.Shearer – Jun 24, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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George C. Perkins – Feb 23, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Dec 04, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jamie Farmer – Jun 29, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary Kessler – Jan 03, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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John dorman in The villages – Jul 20, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
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Amber in Leesburg, FL – Mar 04, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Leesburg, FL – Feb 13, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

My name is Celia K Nelson, MD, FACS, and I am a board-certified general surgeon that has been providing surgical care to the residents of Lake County, Florida, and surrounding areas since 1992. As a general surgeon, I perform multiple surgeries,...read more

biography

My name is Celia K. Nelson, MD, FACS, and I am a board-certified general surgeon that has been providing surgical care to the residents of Lake County, Florida, and surrounding areas since 1992. As a general surgeon, I perform multiple surgeries,...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

UF Health Leesburg Hospital

UF Health Leesburg Hospital600 E Dixie Ave Leesburg, FL 34748
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UF Health Medical Group Surgical Specialists - Leesburg

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UF Health Medical Group Surgical Specialists - Sharon Morse

UF Health Medical Group Surgical Specialists - Sharon Morse1400 N US Highway 441 Ste 526 The Villages, FL 32159
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UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital

UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital1451 El Camino Real The Villages, FL 32159
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 12:00pm
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