Iowa Specialty Hospital

Dr. Nelson is absolutely amazing; I was truly blessed with the best surgeon!

By Danell S.

I met Dr. Nelson 15 years ago when he did my first back surgery! It was a 2-day surgery consisting of cages and screws! And just like that, I could finally feel my toes again and be a mom to my two young children! Then, 15 years later for work, I drove semi-truck. On January 20th, 2024, due to a blizzard and ice, I laid my fully-loaded, 96,260 pound truck on its side and took a hard landing. I saw myself in pain and couldn't feel my toes again! I thank God every day that Dr. Nelson was able to put me back together yet again! (With a few more screws and added cages!) Dr. Nelson is absolutely amazing; I was truly blessed with the best surgeon!

I was told 15 years ago by one doctor (his words exactly were), "I can't put Humpty Dumpty back together!!"  Dr. Nelson's exact words to me were, "When do you want it done?" I replied, "3 years ago!"

I can't say enough about how Dr. Nelson literally made my life worth living again! Dr. Nelson, I truly owe you my life. You made it worth living again! I was 30 years old for the first one and felt 80. Thank you from the bottom of my soul. You truly are the Best. I would never let anyone else ever fix me!

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