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Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen, MD
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Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
Cedar Rapids, IA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Cedar Rapids, IA.

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Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Cedar Rapids, IA and has 43 years experience. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital and Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids. At present, Dr. Nielsen received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Nielsen is board certified in General Surgery.

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Physicians Clinic of Iowa PC
    202 10th St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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Jun 06, 2022
I am a past patient. Thirty years ago Dr Nielsen did my bowl obstruction surgery; today I am 70 years old and have not forgotten how he cared for me made sure all went well after surgery!!! Just wanted to say: Thank You!
Bonita Bryant-Veasey — Jun 06, 2022
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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  • University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
    1986
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nielsen's profile.

Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital and Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids.

Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital

    1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

  • Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids

    701 10th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA