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Orthopedics • Willmar, MN

★★★★★4.7/510 reviews across 1 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Vitals, DoctorReviews, and internal practice website: Dr. Eric William Nelson: 4.7/5; Dr. Russell Scott Sticha: 4.5/5 (Dr. James Nelson: 10 reviews (5.0/5 average))

What patients say

Patients praise

  • attentive and professional staff
  • clear and thorough explanations from physicians
  • successful outcomes and quick recoveries from procedures
  • approachable and personable team members

Common complaints

  • dissatisfaction with certain medical providers
  • reports of poor administrative or billing management

In patients' words

"Dr. Nelson took the time to tell me that there was something wrong with my shoulder after almost a year of other doctors not listening to me and not taking it seriously."

— DoctorReviews patient testimonial for Dr. James Nelson

"I want to thank Julie at the front desk for going beyond to help me get in. ... I am so grateful and thankful. It is hard to wait so long when you’re in pain."

— Heartland Orthopedic Specialists patient testimonial for Dr. Jonathan Harvey

"Run, don't walk away. This is out of control with every aspect. Avoid Dr. Andrews most of all. They have been reported to the AG."

— Yelp review (referenced as Alexandria location, but reflective of some patient experiences)

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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