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8 Patient Reviews

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Mon:7:30am - 4:30pm
Tue:7:30am - 4:30pm
Wed:7:30am - 4:30pm
Thu:7:30am - 4:30pm
Fri:7:30am - 4:30pm

Lynn Nelson, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon - General

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Board Certified
Accepts Insurance Plans

Biography

Lynn Nelson, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon in with Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinic in Belmond, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, and Webster City, IA. He has special interests in neck and spine surgery and f… Read more ›

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The best doctor's visit I've had in ages. Dr Nelson answers all questions in a caring, educational and compassionate manner. Very helpful. He showed me my images and went over them with me in detail.…

Anonymous

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Provider Training

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
University Of Ia College of Medicine- Iowa City Ia	Other Degree		1988
Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas	Medical Degree		1988

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Mercy St Vincent Medical Center/Mercy Health Partners Program		Not Specified
Residency - Indiana University / School of Medicine		1993
Residency - Clarian Indiana University Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery		Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Orthopaedic Surgery	Orthopaedic Surgery	Not Specified

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English

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Orthopaedic Surgeon

Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepts New Patients: Yes

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Reviews

Average Rating: 4.8
Number of Reviews: 8
Most Recent Review: 01/06/2026

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“The best doctor's visit I've had...”

The best doctor's visit I've had in ages. Dr Nelson answers all questions in a caring, educational and compassionate manner. Very helpful. He showed me my images and went over them with me in detail.

Anonymous 01/06/2026

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“Dr. Nelson is excellent....”

Dr. Nelson is excellent.

Anonymous 06/28/2025

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“Monique and Dr. Nelson are the b...”

Monique and Dr. Nelson are the best. So is the first nurse but I can't remember her name

Anonymous 08/18/2024

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“I should have asked more questio...”

I should have asked more questions.

Anonymous 06/10/2024

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“Absolutely love Dr. Nelson and a...”

Absolutely love Dr. Nelson and all of his staff.

Anonymous 10/27/2025

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“I recommend ISH to everyone who ...”

I recommend ISH to everyone who asks where I am going for healthcare. I'm always amazed by how friendly all the staff is.

Anonymous 06/03/2025

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Will not hesitate to recommend Dr. Nelson and his team!

Anonymous 07/31/2024

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“Good experience...”

Good experience

Anonymous 04/06/2024

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