Eric Nelson, MD Orthopedic Surgery at Waupun Memorial Hospital
Surgery (General & Orthopedic) • Waupun, WI
Clinic Type
Surgery (General & Orthopedic)
Address
Waupun Memorial Hospital
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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FAQs
What does Dr. Nelson specialize in?
Child and adult orthopedic needs, with surgical techniques for repair, replacement, or reconstruction of the hand, knee, shoulder, foot, hip, wrist, ankle and elbow.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- SSM Health (Official): 4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 36 ratings) (17 written reviews)
- Healthgrades: 3.0 out of 5 stars (12 ratings)
- WebMD: 3.5 out of 5 stars (17 ratings)
- Ratings.MD: Not provided (45 ratings, 22 comments)
Patients praise
- Professionalism and perceived expertise in some cases
- Caring and friendly demeanor reported by some patients
- Clear explanations and thoroughness during appointments reported by some patients
- Good bedside manner reported by some patients
Common complaints
- Allegations of arrogance and condescending bedside manner
- Reports of dismissing patient pain or concerns
- Claims of poor surgical outcomes and complications requiring additional surgeries or care by other providers
- Frustration with communication style and lack of follow-up after surgery
"I feel like he was somewhat condescending when I repeated his instruction to make sure I understood it."
— SSM Health Patient Review"Dr Nelson performed a surgery that became septic... I lost my knee entirely and part of my femur due to the infection he ignored."
— Patient Review (Healthgrades/Vitals)"He is a very caring Doctor Who does great work I give him five stars Plus he answered all my questions and took time with me to explain things."
— SSM Health Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Find a Doctor - SSM Health — Jul 10, 2026
- Bert Callahan, MD - Waupun, WI - SSM Health — Oct 6, 2025
- Joseph Heckenkamp, PA-C - Waupun, WI - SSM Health — Jan 17, 2026
- [PDF] Hospital Provider Directory - Wisconsin Department of Health Services — Jun 12, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: The page describes SSM Health, a nonprofit Catholic health system headquartered in St. Louis, MO, serving Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. Key details include: - Mission and identity: Catholic, not-for-profit, integrated health system focused on compassionate care, with the mission “Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.” - Services and reach: Hospitals, primary and specialty care, urgent/virtual care, outpatient services, home health and hospice, a pharmacy benefit manager, a health insurance company, and an accountable care organization. Operates across multiple care delivery sites in the Midwest. - Scale: Approximately 9,651 employees (YoY +5.9%), among one of the largest employers in its communities; reported annual revenue around $8.5B. Founding year 1872; HQ in St. Louis, MO. - Locations of interest: Waupun, WI is part of SSM Health’s broader Wisconsin presence, with care delivery sites including hospitals and physician offices in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. - Notable elements: Fully integrated system with numerous affiliates and providers (over 13,900 providers noted in some summaries), aims to deliver same-day in-person and virtual appointments, and emphasizes transparency in its pharmacy and care operations. If you’re specifically looking for Karen Reynolds, MD, associated with SSM Health in Waupun, WI, this page does not provide that individual’s details. For that, check SSM Health Waupun Hospital/Surgical staff directories or physician search on ssmhealth.com or contact the Waupun facility directly.
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