Dr. David Nielsen, DO

Orthopedic Hand SurgeryMaleAge 53

Orthopedic Hand Surgery

Dr. David Nielsen, DO is an orthopedic hand surgery specialist in Rockford, IL and has over 26 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from KIRKSVILLE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1996. He is affiliated with Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. David Nielsen, DO

Mercy Health Pain Center

2400 N Rockton Ave Rockford, IL 61103
Telehealth services available

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(815) 971-5000
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Nielsen is affiliated with Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Charlottesville, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
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Dr. Nielsen's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Nielsen treats Fracture of Hand and Fingers more than 80% of his peers

Dr. Nielsen treats this condition more than 80% of his peers

Joint Pain
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Nielsen treats Joint Pain more than 71% of his peers

Dr. Nielsen treats this condition more than 71% of his peers

Trigger Finger
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Nielsen treats Trigger Finger more than 67% of his peers

Dr. Nielsen treats this condition more than 67% of his peers

Dr. Nielsen's conditions and procedures:

  • Fracture of Hand and Fingers
  • Joint Pain
  • Trigger Finger
  • Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
  • Amputated Finger
  • Ankle Sprains and Strains
  • Arm Disorders
  • Arm Injuries
  • Arthritis of the Wrist
  • Broken Arm
  • Broken Finger
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Chondrocalcinosis
  • Chondromalacia
  • Clavicle Fracture
  • De Quervain's Disease
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Dupuytrens Contracture
  • Elbow Bursitis
  • Elbow Fracture
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Elbow Pain
  • Elbow Sprain
  • Finger Disorders
  • Finger Injuries
  • Finger Joint Sprain
  • Forearm Injuries
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Glenoid Labrum Tear
  • Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
  • Gout
  • Hand Conditions
  • Hand Fracture
  • Hand Ligament Rupture
  • Hand Muscle Strain
  • Hand Neuropathy
  • Hand Pain
  • Hip Tendinitis
  • Humerus Fracture
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Knee Dislocation
  • Knee Fracture
  • Knee Ligament Tears
  • Knee Osteophyte
  • Knee Sprain
  • Knee Tendinitis
  • Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Limb Pain
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Miner's Knee
  • Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis of Hand
  • Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
  • Osteoarthritis of Hip
  • Osteoarthritis of Knee
  • Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
  • Osteoarthritis of Wrist
  • Osteopenia
  • Patellar Chondromalacia
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Radiculopathy
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
  • Scapular Fracture
  • Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Shoulder Diseases
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Fracture
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Shoulder Injuries
  • Shoulder Instability
  • Shoulder Labral Tear
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Shoulder Separation
  • Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
  • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
  • Tenosynovitis
  • Tibial Fracture
  • Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at Wrist
  • Wrist Fracture
  • Wrist Injuries
  • Wrist Pain
  • Wrist Sprain
  • Arthrocentesis
  • Carpal Tunnel Release
  • De Quervain's Release
  • Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
  • Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
  • Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Elbow Replacement
  • Elbow Tenotomy
  • Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Hand Fracture Treatment Open
  • Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
  • Hand Tendon Repair
  • Joint Drainage
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Knee Replacement
  • Neuroplasty
  • Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
  • Rotator Cuff Surgery
  • Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Shoulder Replacement
  • Somatic Nerve Block
  • Steroid Injection
  • Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
  • Trigger Finger Release
  • Wrist Fusion
  • Wrist Replacement

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Dr. Nielsen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nielsen

4.7

Based on 57 ratings

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1 Star
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All I can say is it was awful and that's being nice, and I wouldn't leave 1 star if it were not required to post the review
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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May 01, 2023
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I’ve seen Dr. Nielsen a good bit over the last few years. He was the best. He always was straight up with me and didn’t sugar coat things and that’s what I like. Some doctors do what you want and not what may be best for you. I wasn’t for surgery and he never pushed for it but we tried other options before my elbow was so bad we didn’t have a choice. I ended up having Tommy johns surgery and it went as smooth as it could of gone. My recovery from the surgery and and healing was great. I was able to get back to playing golf and tournaments and that’s what delayed my surgery. His staff is excellent. Dr. Nielsen is my guy and trust him in taking care of me if I need anything else in the future.
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
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Garin O'Roark – Mar 15, 2020
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Dr. Nielsen has done surgery on both hands and has a great bedside manner along with excellent results.
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
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David Knighton – Oct 31, 2019
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Dr. Nielsen did hand surgeon for carpal tunnel surgery. I was disappointed in both his bed side manner and the butchering he did closing up the incision from surgery. My hand looked like Dr. Frankenstein did it. He had a cold and dissociative attitude towards me before, during and after surgery.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Unhappy – Oct 22, 2019
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I have been seeing Dr. Nielsen for over a year for chronic arthritis in my left knee. Previously , I had two arthroscopic surgeries and an ACL reconstruction on the same knee over 20 years ago with different surgeons. Dr. Nielsen performed a full knee replacement on my left knee 3 weeks ago. During our appointments, both before and after the surgery, I found him to be extremely knowledgeable, very willing to answer questions (I had many) and extremely personable. I would definitely recommend him to anyone considering this type of surgery.
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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John Worth – Jul 29, 2019
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I've been a patient of Doctor Nielsen for about 20 years starting with a hand issue. In 2011 he replaced my left knee. The surgery went well, i recovered very quickly. I've had no complaints or problems with the joint. I believe it went well because of Dr Nielsen's skill as a surgeon. I see him every other year to monitor wear and tear on the knee, and to monitor my right arthritic knee. I am treated very well by Dr Nielsen and his staff, and every visit feels like I'm visiting old friends.
What went well
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What could be improved
No results
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Mar 28, 2019
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Dr. Nielson was very pleasant and professional when I went to see him for a frozen shoulder. He and the staff treated me with respect from the front desk to the x-ray tech, the assistant to the doctor... Even though I was hurting I was in a friendly caring atmosphere. I appreciate the care I received and highly recommend Cville Orthopaedic Center and Dr. Nielson to everyone who wants to excellent ortho care.
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
1 person found this helpful
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VA – Feb 05, 2019
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I found that Dr. Nielsen lacked empathy. He was more like an X- ray technician, explaining what the x-rays showed. His answers to my questions were vague and general, and did not help me know what the outcome could be. He took a phone call on his cell phone, in the middle of my appointment. Showed no compassion or nurturing energy, and I had 4 broken bones.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 17, 2019
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What a lovely doctor! Dr. Neilsen is skillful, knowledgeable, and caring. He's also a very good listener. I felt understood and heard by him. Most importantly, I was completely comfortable entrusting him with performing surgery on my hand.
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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Rosalyn Berne in VA – Jul 05, 2018
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I LOVE EVERYONE AT THIS OFFICE !!!!! I BROKE MY KNEECAP IN HALF AND WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE MY DR. NIELSON TO OPERATE THE VERY NEXT DAY...WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE A VERY GOOD THING. IF YOU NEED CARING, COMPASSIONATE AND NICE...GO HERE !!!!! AFTER ONLY 5 MONTHS, I AM WALKING, WHEN I DIDN'T THINK THAT WOULD BE POSSIBLE. THANK YOU TO MY NEW FOUND FAMILY !!!!! LISA OF PALMYRA
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
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LISA in Palmyra, VA – Sep 03, 2017
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Dr. Nielsen hands down the best and most professional experienced doctor that could have performed my continuing extensive reconstructive surgery of my left limb following complications from a severe motorcycle accident. First time at his office his Staff was just impressive and continue to be just Immaculate today. Dr. Nielsen explains pros and cons to surgeries very well. But I need to say my heart Pumps confidence in C.O.C. knowing they will provide top/best/honest solutions. 5 Stars All-Day!
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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Emmit Picott in Greeneville, TN – Aug 21, 2017
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My mother visited Dr. Nielsen, desperate after 11 years of knee pain following a knee replacement. She has seen over 6 orthopedic surgeons who told her there was nothing wrong with the knee. Dr. Nielsen ordered a series of tests which resulted in a finding that the knee was loose. The other surgeons were, in my opinion, negligent, causing my mother to suffer for 11 years. I would recommend Dr. Nielsen without any reservations.
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
3 people found this helpful
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Marcia Wills in Harrisonburg, VA – Apr 07, 2017
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Dr. Nielsen is very nice, he listen to all my complaints and talked to me about all my options. When I have another problem I will definitely go to Dr. Nielsen again.
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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Doris Shular in Orange, VA – Feb 09, 2017
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Dr. Nielsen is very caring, has wonderful bedside manner and explained everything in detail for our son's recent injury. His staff is outstanding and ease of appointments is amazing. Would highly recommend.
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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Deborah in Charlottesville, VA – Nov 28, 2016
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Dr. Nielsen has performed carpal tunnel release surgery on both of my hands, and is now treating me for arthritis in my knee. He's very knowledgeable and caring, and I feel confident that I'm getting excellent advice from him.
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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LC in Culpeper, VA – Nov 04, 2016
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His staff is wonderful.Found a Physical therapist in Waynesboro that could do manual therapy as Dr Neilsen prescribed plus took my insurance. Very prompt in returning my phone call and accommodating a request I had. Dr Nielsen seems to care about his patients concerns.
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
3 people found this helpful
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Chicago, IL – Oct 28, 2016
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Second time in for trigger and as before, he was great in providing information, diagnosis and treatment!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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john mceuen in Charlottesville, Virginia – Oct 18, 2016
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Dr. Nielsen was very good at explaining my problem and the treatment I received was good. he sent me to a therapy group that was also great. I felt that both the dr. and the therapy folks were honest and effective!
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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james d smith in ruckersville, va 22968 – Sep 20, 2016
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Dr. Nielsen made me feel very comfortable. He had to repair a tear in my rotator cuff. After explaining the procedure, I was confident that he was the right doctor for the job. I will recommend him to anyone who need this type of surgery.
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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Elnora Perkins in Buckingham, VA – Jun 15, 2016
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hip replacement made as easy as possible with this type of condition!!!!!!
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
1 person found this helpful
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brenda e.fielding in Charlottesville, VA – May 11, 2016
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Care Philosophy

Charlottesville Orthopaedic Center works with patients in both Charlottesville and the surrounding communities, we treat musculoskeletal conditions...Read more

Biography

Dr. Nielsen obtained his degree in medicine at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. He completed a residency in Orthopaedic...Read more

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery
  • Pediatric Hand Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

University of South Florida

Fellowship Hospital, 2002

Ohio University

Residency Hospital, 2001

University of New England

Internship Hospital, 1997

KIRKSVILLE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

Medical School, 1996

University of California, San Diego

Undergraduate School, 1992

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    What is Dr. David Nielsen, DO's office address?

    Dr. Nielsen's office is located at 2400 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    Locations

    Mercy Health Pain Center

    Rockford Memorial Hospital2400 N Rockton Ave Rockford, IL 61103
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    Dr. David Nielsen

    Charlottesville Orthopaedic Center Plc.183 Spotnap Rd Ste C Charlottesville, VA 22911
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    Affiliated Hospitals

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    Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

    Charlottesville, VA

    83% Patients that would definitely recommend, 13% higher than the national average

    4 Awards Received

    Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)