Dr. David Nilsen, DO | Janesville, WI | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. David Nilsen is an orthopedic surgeon with 21 years of experience helping patients overcome musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. He earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training in Erie, Pennsylvania in 2010. Dr. Nilsen speaks English and brings more than two decades of surgical expertise to his practice.

Dr. Nilsen is affiliated with Banner Goldfield Medical Center and practices at the Mercyhealth Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center in Janesville, Wisconsin. He specializes in treating joint pain, osteoarthritis, and knee osteoarthritis, helping patients regain mobility and reduce discomfort. His approach includes both surgical and non-surgical treatments such as physical therapy and strength training programs. Patients rate Dr. Nilsen 4.5 out of 5 stars for his care and expertise.

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accepting new patients
4.5

56 Ratings
21 years of experience
18 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Erie, Pennsylvania
19 written reviews
1 specialty
19 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Patients express high satisfaction with Dr. Nilsen, highlighting his kind nature, informative approach, and excellent surgical skills, particularly in orthopedic care. They appreciate his ability to provide clear explanations and his attentive nature during consultations, often leading to recommendations to others. However, there are no negative reviews present in the dataset to analyze. Overall, the feedback is overwhelmingly positive with no reported negative experiences.

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Dr Nilson was very nice, very great answering my questions. He had a very kind nature.

August 8th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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We absolutely love Dr Nilsen and the way he handles things. He also did surgery on my shoulder in March of 2024. He is the best!

July 12th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Nilson was great! I would highly recommend him to others.

April 26th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I was very satisfied!

April 12th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Great

November 21st, 2024 | Source: Partner

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The experience was very good.

October 13th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Nilson is always great

April 18th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Nilson is extremely kind, informative and likeable

March 14th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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I brought a list so I wouldn't forget my questions. I was nervous, but I am always nervous about the unknown. It really helped talking about it.

March 9th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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I am beyond satisfied and amazed with Dr. Nilsen and his staff. I have already recommended several people to contact Dr. Nilsen for their knee issues.

February 24th, 2024 | Source: Partner

Mercyhealth Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center–Janesville

557 N. Washington St.Janesville, WI 53548

Tel: (608) 754-6000

Mon7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wed7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Fri7:00 am - 5:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. David Nilsen, DO	Dr. Nicholas Charles Laucis	Tammy L Carlson	Dr. Ellen Marie O'Brien, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Diagnostic Radiology	Nurse Practitioner	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.5 (56 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
21 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience		37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Janesville , WI	Madison , WI	Rockford , IL	Beloit , WI
Med School: Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: University Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine		Med School: Medical College of Ohio
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Orthopedic Surgery

ACL Reconstruction or Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft)
Arthritis
Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Broken Bones (Bone Fractures)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Hand Injuries
Herniated Disc
Hip Surgery
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Rotator Cuff Problem (Shoulder Impingement Syndrome)
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EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Erie, Pennsylvania2010

Medical School

Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 2005

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