Dr. Robert Norman Nelson, MD

Simply put: There simply exists no finer physician. Dr. Robert N. Nelson is a "born physician." In having been his patient for 53 years, I know him to be caring, knowledgeable and kind. He does not sugar-coat, but explains medical findings directly and simply. In utilizing this approach, he takes the mystery out of medicine. He has the uncanny ability to render a deep and caring compassion, to put all findings, as well as treatment options and their alternatives into their proper perspective, thereby infusing hope, even where when a patient might find herself overwhelmed with concern or fear. Too, if a patient simply needs to "be heard," by a man who cares deeply for every single one of his patients, she can relate her life's defeats and victories, indeed, share with him her entire life's journey, and Dr. Nelson will invariably be giving of his time, attention, concern, empathy and wisdom. If his patients happen to share what they feel to have been "defeats" in… life, he will very unobtrusively offer "golden nuggets" that act much in the way of Nozxema Face Cream, cleansing his patients' emotional "wounds" while soothing them, this through having offered his patients a different perspective with the utterance of very few, but insightful, words. The result, of course, is that the patient has been offered a healing "hope" by a physician who cares very deeply for each of them. Conversely, if the patient happens to share any moments of victory, his quiet pride knows no bounds, and, upon leaving his office, the patient will invariably feel as if there is no mountain that she cannot climb. in the end, his patients will find that he has become a deeply valued friend. If ever there was a physician who was devoted to his "Physicians' Oath," it is Robert N. Nelson, MD, of Oakland, CA. Were I to say that I have loved Robert Nelson for an embarrassing number of years, I would not be overstating my feelings. He is a magnificent physician, who is wholly devoted to the well-being of his patients, and you -- as his prospective patient -- will find that you will come to love him -- as have I. p.s. (If one were to mention "the German orphan," who became a professional 'cellist and the writer and poet, my "younger name" would immediately come to his mind.)

You will not find a better doctor. He's brilliant, patient, aware of the most current medicine practices. extremely well read, and is wonderful with his patients.