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Dr. Nathaniel Nelms, MD

Dr. Nathaniel Nelms, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Nathaniel Nelms, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in South Burlington, VT and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 2011. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Medical Center and Porter Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

192 Tilley Dr South Burlington, VT 05403

Make an Appointment

(802) 847-4690

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Nelms is affiliated with University of Vermont Medical Center Burlington, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Nelms' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelms

4.1

21 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
19%
19%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
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Unhappy with Dr. Nelms – Sep 10, 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
Helpful
JoAnn Gardner – Jun 13, 2021
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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
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 07, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Tereska in South Burlington, VT – Feb 18, 2019
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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
Feb 13, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Marti Powers Keyes in Essex Junction, VT – Dec 14, 2018
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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
Rich Palmer in Georgia, VT – Dec 07, 2018
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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
Helpful
South Burlington – Sep 26, 2018
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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
Helpful
Stano in Williston, VT – Jul 31, 2018
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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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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burlington, vt – Nov 29, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Nathaniel Nelms, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in South Burlington, VT and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 2011. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2011
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Locations

Practice

Fletcher Allen Health Care Inc192 Tilley Dr South Burlington, VT 05403
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University of Vermont Medical Center

    111 Colchester Ave
    Burlington, VT 05401
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    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

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Porter Medical Center

    115 Porter Dr
    Middlebury, VT 05753

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Northwestern Medical Center

    133 Fairfield St
    Saint Albans, VT 05478

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

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

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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