Eric Nelson, MD Orthopedic Surgery at Waupun Memorial Hospital
Surgery (General & Orthopedic) • Waupun, WI
Ratings by platform
- SSM Health (Official): 4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 36 ratings) (17 written reviews)
- Healthgrades: 3.0 out of 5 stars (12 ratings)
- WebMD: 3.5 out of 5 stars (17 ratings)
- Ratings.MD: Not provided (45 ratings, 22 comments)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Professionalism and perceived expertise in some cases
- Caring and friendly demeanor reported by some patients
- Clear explanations and thoroughness during appointments reported by some patients
- Good bedside manner reported by some patients
Common complaints
- Allegations of arrogance and condescending bedside manner
- Reports of dismissing patient pain or concerns
- Claims of poor surgical outcomes and complications requiring additional surgeries or care by other providers
- Frustration with communication style and lack of follow-up after surgery
In patients' words
"I feel like he was somewhat condescending when I repeated his instruction to make sure I understood it."
— SSM Health Patient Review"Dr Nelson performed a surgery that became septic... I lost my knee entirely and part of my femur due to the infection he ignored."
— Patient Review (Healthgrades/Vitals)"He is a very caring Doctor Who does great work I give him five stars Plus he answered all my questions and took time with me to explain things."
— SSM Health Patient Review"He was dripping with arrogance and extremely condescending. ... I left feeling utter humiliation and anger."
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