Dr. Cara Nelson-James, DO | Dundee, FL | Family Medicine

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Dr. Cara Nelson-James is a family medicine physician who earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. With 23 years of experience in family medicine, she provides comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages. Dr. Nelson-James is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse communities throughout Central Florida.

Dr. Nelson-James practices at Winter Haven Hospital and Central Florida Health Care in Dundee, Florida. She specializes in treating common conditions such as arthritis, joint pain, and weight management issues. Her clinical expertise includes breast cancer screening procedures and diagnostic imaging services like extremity X-rays. Patients have given Dr. Nelson-James an average rating of 4.3 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in her care and approach to family medicine.

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accepting new patients
4.3

13 Ratings
23 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic
5 written reviews
1 specialty
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Female

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Tooooooo long of a wait. But once seen she was accurate friendly n great

May 10th, 2016

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I never did get to see the Doctor as I walked out after 50 min. I walked in to see 6 kiosks for taking patients. I was not acknowledged nor did I see any place to sign in. I ask a patients in the waiting room where to sign in and she pointed towards a kiosk. I walked back and she ask if I had an appointment and what was my last name. She than told me to sit down and she would call me. Close to an hour later I had not been called or given the paper work to be filled out. The person who told me to sit down, was now sweeping the floor and all the cubicles were empty except for one who was busy chatting on a phone. At that point I walked out. I am 75 years old and no longer have the patience I once had. I would not have minded waiting had I been given the paper work to fill out but to be totally ignored for almost an hour is not acceptable!!

January 7th, 2016

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Dr Nelson James is the best. However the office staff is less than friendly.

August 20th, 2015

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If you can actually get in to see the doctor she is great, staff terrible.

February 23rd, 2015

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Very professional, compassionate, and proficient as a physician.

February 24th, 2011

Central Florida Health Care Dundee

916 Dundee RdDundee, FL 33838

Tel: (863) 419-3330

Mon7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Tue7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Wed7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Thu7:30 am - 6:00 pm

Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Winter Haven Hospital

200 Avenue F NeWinter Haven, FL 33881

Tel: (863) 293-1121


Dr. Cara Nelson-James, DO	Beverly Ciampa MSN, APRN, FNP-C	Deija Badia, APRN	Josephine Adelufosi, APRN, AANP
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (13 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
23 Years of Experience		7 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English
Dundee , FL	Wesley Chapel , FL	Coconut Creek , FL	New Port Richey , FL
Med School: Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic		Med School: Purdue University Global	Med School: University of Tampa
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
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Family Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Nova Southeastern University College Of OsteopathicGraduated in 2003

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