Dr. Nathaniel (nate) Nelson, DO | Puyallup, WA | Family Medicine

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Dr. Nathaniel Nelson specializes in family medicine, providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Nelson completed his family medicine residency at University Hospitals-Richmond Medical Center in Richmond Heights, Ohio. He is fluent in both English and Portuguese.

Dr. Nelson practices at Franciscan Medical Clinic in Puyallup, Washington. His expertise includes treating back pain in patients ranging from children and teens to pregnant women. He provides physical therapy services and performs breast cancer screenings for his patients. Patients consistently rate Dr. Nelson highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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16 Ratings
49 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Portuguese
Family Medicine Residency, University Hospitals-Richmond Medical Center, Richmond Heights, OH
16 written reviews
1 specialty
1 office location
Male

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Dr. Nelson is an amazing doctor. I used to have massive anxiety about going to the doctor, nonsense I found Dr, Nelson. His bed side manner and compassion towards his patients is top notch. You don't find many doctors who go above and beyond like he does.

May 30th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Nelson is amazing! He made me feel so comfortable and genuinely listened, spending a lot more time with me than I'd expected and offering great information, showing he was truly listening and interested in helping me. His demeanor is outstanding - I could not be happier!!!!

March 29th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Doctor Nelson is great. I am glad I have him as my primary

February 1st, 2025 | Source: Partner

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My friends Dr has retired and she is now using Dr. Nelson, he is a wonderful human being and very caring provider!

November 16th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Nelson is great! We really appreciate his attention to detail, collaborative common sense approach to helping us be well and live well. He's awesome!

November 11th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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I highly recommend my provider but I don't want him get any busier cause then I don't want not have accessible to him if he gets over booked!

September 5th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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I appreciate Dr. Nelson very much

April 23rd, 2024 | Source: Partner

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DR was very open to listening to my body/health concerns and took the time to answer and research with each one. Felt like the DR was there for me and my health.

November 10th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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Dr Nelson and his staff take the time to LISTEN and will discuss my issues. It is comforting to know they listen. We discuss plans of care that are feasible, reasonable, and pertinent to my physical and mental health.

November 9th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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Doctor Nelson is very thoughtful to make sure I understand what I need to know about his guidance

October 22nd, 2023 | Source: Partner

Franciscan Medical Clinic - Puyallup

2930 S Meridian Ste 200Puyallup, WA 98373

Tel: (253) 445-7600

Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Nathaniel (nate) Nelson, DO	Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC	Kasandra Lee Wylin, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC	Dana Scharfenberg, MN, FNP-BC, OCN
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
5 (16 Ratings)	3.7 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
	8 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Portuguese	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Puyallup , WA	Orlando , FL	Richmond , MI	Mill Creek , WA
Med School: DO, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, AZ		Med School: Nurse Practitioner - Ilinois
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Family Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Washington, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Family Medicine Residency, University Hospitals-Richmond Medical Center, Richmond Heights, OH

Medical School

DO, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, AZ

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