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Dr. Steven Nielsen, MD

Dr. Steven Nielsen, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Steven Nielsen, MD is an ophthalmologist in Quincy, MA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton and South Shore Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 80 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (80 reviews)

Practice

300 Congress St Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 471-5665

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nielsen specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Nielsen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nielsen

4.9

80 ratings, 57 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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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A guy who cares – Oct 03, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Ruined eyesight – Sep 17, 2024
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 24, 2023
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Jul 20, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 12, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jesslyn Solomon – Jun 06, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 24, 2023
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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 12, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Lisa – Apr 04, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Susan Dillon – Mar 05, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Margaret Gillan – Dec 06, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Paul Bartkiewicz – Oct 04, 2022
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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
Helpful
Sep 13, 2022
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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
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Aug 23, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dana Vannasse – Jun 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Celia from Quincy – May 31, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Carolyn – May 17, 2022
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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
Apr 04, 2022
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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
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Mar 22, 2022
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Eye Health Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

I am reminded by Dr. Nielsen that he has the benefit of not only the perspective of being a doctor, but that he also finds himself in the role of being a patient! Over the years he has developed a theme in his practice that he tries to teach each...read more

biography

Dr. Steven Nielsen is an Ophthalmology Specialist working for over 30 years in medicine. His father and uncle were both Ophthalmologists, so it is in his blood. He graduated from the University of Southern California School of Medicine in 1989...read more

  • Ophthalmology

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

  • Pediatric Ophthalmology

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  • Usc School Med-lac/usc Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1993

  • Los Angeles County - Usc Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Orthopedic Surgery of Quincy Inc.300 Congress St Quincy, MA 02169
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Practice

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton

    199 Reedsdale Rd
    Milton, MA 02186

    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

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • South Shore Hospital

    55 Fogg Rd
    South Weymouth, MA 02190
    Recipient of 4
    hospital 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

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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