Dr. Nelson Turcios, MD
Dr. Nelson Turcios, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Somerville, NJ and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Nacional in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities Saint Peter's University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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282 E Main St Somerville, NJ 08876Compare with other Pediatric Pulmonologists
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care philosophy
As a pediatric pulmonologist, cystic fibrosis care provider I strongly believe in delivering the best care within my abilities, being compassionate, good listener and a good communicator. Education is essential. The simpler the treatment the better, less medicine much betterPediatric Pulmonology
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1967
Undergraduate SchoolChldn Hospital National Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1982University Md Affil Hosps
Residency Hospital, 1980University Miss Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1978El Salvador Children's Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1976Universidad Nacional
Medical School, 1973University Of El Salvador
Undergraduate School, 1967
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- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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Compare Dr. Turcios with our nearby Pediatric Pulmonologists at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
Make an appointment at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital today at
(732) 353-1885.
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