Michael David Nelson, MD, MPH

Patient Feedback

4.883268 average rating from 257 reviews

• Nelson was excellent. He was well prepared and reviewed my best position. He reached the best results. But he was very well versed in advising how to proceed. Say out of one to ten, he was definitely a ten.

  2026-07-03

• Dr. Nelson was very thorough, listened to everything I had to say. In comparison to the health care provider I had prior to him, I would rate him a 10 plus. Very carefully he listens and responds to any concerns. Excellent, excellent doctor. Couldn't ask for better. I'd rate him on a scale of one to ten. I'd rate him about a 20. Thanks.

  2026-07-03

• He was great!

  2026-07-01

• Excellent service. Thank you!

  2026-07-08

• Dr. Nelson is a keen listener and observer. I felt well attended to.

  2026-06-24

• He is attentive and pleasant to be with

  2026-06-24

• Dr. Nelson is the best. Very detailed and a very nice way with people. I didn't think I could find a good Dr. after [redacted] left, but I got lucky !

  2026-06-22

• I felt seen & heard.

  2026-06-17

• Dr. Nelson is the best. He always listens with care to my concerns and spends the time need to figure out the best plan going forward. I feel so lucky to have him as my primary care physician.

  2026-06-17

• Dr Nelson is great. He listened carefully and made thoughtful recommendations

  2026-06-16

• Yes, I thought Dr. Nelson was very good, very understanding, listens well and gives good directions and I just thought he was very patient and just a great doctor overall. Very caring and just gives good directions and I just appreciate his care and I thank him a lot. So I really appreciate Dr. Nelson. So thank you very much and take care. Bye-bye.

  2026-06-11

• Dr. Nelson is thorough, pleasant and very attentive. He appears to keep abreast of new medical information.

  2026-06-06

• Very professional-and focused on my health !!

  2026-06-06

• I think Dr. Nelson's attitude is professional but caring.

  2026-06-06

• I have complete respect and total confidence in and with my PCP Doctor.

  2026-06-04

• Thorough, patient, comprehensive exam

  2026-06-03

• Dr. Nelson is always very thorough in discussing things and takes the time to listen carefully.

  2026-06-03

• He listened, asked appropriate questions, and made suggestions. I was impressed.

  2026-05-29

• Very Happy with Bullfinch Medical... Impressive group of professionals... Grateful to have Dr. Nelson as my PCP.

  2026-05-27

• Excellent care very satisfied

  2026-05-27

• Dr. Nelson is the best . Caring, compassionate, informative. What else can you ask for .

  2026-05-26

• I alwa6s look forward to seeing dr Nelson

  2026-05-20

• It was an excellent visit. I'm healthy, don't rake medications but Dr Nelson still spent significant time with me.

  2026-05-13

• Dr. Nelson is a caring person. He is a good provider. He is very nice.

  2026-05-12

• Dr Nelson was as always Perfect!

  2026-05-09

• Michael is without a doubt, the best doctor I've ever had there???

  2026-05-07

• He listened patiently and was vet sympathetic.

  2026-05-05

• This visit was a follow to review the serious side effects of a new RX that we were working on with the neurology dept. It involved numerous communication with Dr. Nelson's nurse. He was well informed for my visit and we dealt with issues which involve my medical condition.

  2026-05-03

• Dr. Nelson has been great since I started with him.

  2026-04-23

• Always excellent.

  2026-04-26

• It is always a huge pleasure seeing Dr Nelson. I am an MD with a pharmacology background. Some MD's are threatened and defensive. I always learn something from Dr. Nelson and both of us have a good time. He is one of MGH's golden prizes.

  2026-04-20

• A wonderful person and clearly a very competent, albeit young physician/internist. He is lucky to be a part of the whole MGH institution and I hope he gets to know the myriad of wonderful specialists and surgeons he will be referring patients to.

  2026-04-18

• I continue to be impressed with my physician, Dr. Nelson, and the care team at Bulfinch Medical. Thank you.

  2026-04-18

• Excellent provider

  2026-04-16

• Provider was great. Always listens to my concerns. And I find it a learning opportunity fro my health care.

  2026-04-16

• Both knowledgeable and thoughtful.

  2026-04-13

• Thoughtful Non-judgemental I felt comfortable to say anything, and there was no rushed feeling

  2026-04-13

• Dr Nelson was caring and outstanding

  2026-04-08

• Dr. Nelson is thorough in discussing my medical issues and health. He provides good options on path forward on follow up tests and, if required, referrals.

  2026-04-05

• Makes you feel comfortable! Listens! Asks appropriate questions! Easy to dialogue with! Involves you in decisions!

  2026-04-04

• Dr Nelson was very good at explaining his recommendations for a new medication and follow-up care.

  2026-04-04

• He listened carefully, communicated clearly, followed up, and addressed my concerns. I highly recommend him!

  2026-04-03

• Always treated very well by this provider.

  2026-04-01

• Terrific !

  2026-03-24

• I think he did a very good job. He listened to what I wanted. We discussed several issues. I thought he did a very good, thorough job and I was very happy to have him for a doctor.

  2026-03-20

• Dr. Nelson was respectful, knowledgeable, a strong communicator, and took the time necessary to oversee my health care.

  2026-03-19

• Dr. Nelson cares for his patients!

  2026-03-16

• It was timely and a great experience.

  2026-03-16

• Dr. Nelson is very professional, thought full and kind. He is always completely prepared with our updated medical history. He is a good listener and provides medical care accordingly. Would definitely recommend him to anybody.

  2026-03-14

• Dr. Nelson has been the best PCP I have had in the 25 years I have been going to MHG. He cares, takes time, and knows the patient very well.

  2026-03-12

• Dr. Nelson is caring, listens well, thorough. I'm fortunate he's my PCP.

  2026-03-09

• Dr Nelson is very thorough with my examinations and medical needs. We can talk about my concerns. I have been a long time patient at bullying medical.

  2026-03-08

• Dr Nelson is a very considerate and caring physician. He spent enough time to listen to my questions and provide a resolution. I am fortunate to have such a caring doctor

  2026-03-04

• Excellent, thorough

  2026-03-07

• Dr. Nelson was awesome. He listened to me. We walked through all of the health issues and concerns I had and gave me some great insight and was very supportive. So this is my second or third visit with Dr. Nelson since he joined the practice. He's awesome. Thank you.

  2026-03-06

• Doctor Nelson was so welcoming, understanding. Unselfish with his time, he so went out of his way to be helpful. My experience could not have been better.

  2026-03-03

• He is a wonderful person and a very competent physician. We would be lucky to have primary care physicians like him in an era where everybody becomes a concierge physician. Dr. Nelson is an example of bedside manners, respect and collegiality towards the MGH colleagues who also are his patients, and a model of knowledgeable physician who offers expert advice while listening to the patient's preferences. The Department should do everything possible to keep him at MGH.

  2026-03-03

• My doctor is a good listener and provides answers that I can understand.

  2026-02-27

• Everyone is patience and kind

  2026-03-07

• Dr Nelson is excellent. He was honest, respectful and reassuring.

  2026-02-22

• Dr. Nelson was an excellent provider. This was my first time seeing him and he is a great doctor.

  2026-02-26

• So grateful to have an amazing primary care with great staff.

  2026-02-19

• He is one of excellent Dr. I don't want to loose him.

  2026-02-21

• Very responsive and understood my key issues

  2026-02-15

• Dr. Nelson and the Bullfinch practice care team and staff provide consistently excellent care.

  2026-02-05

• Dr. Nelson is excellent. He listens, is thoughtful, personable, up-to-date in medical information, respectful, flexible and anticipates future questions or issues. He can explain, in clear terms, what the most important developments are likely to be. There is a sense of confidence in one's overall care that a primary care physician can provide and he does so very well.

  2026-01-29

• Dr. Nelson is kind, caring, professional and knowledgeable. I have seen him before, 2 years ago, for a pneumonia diagnosis. At that time, it was his referral to allergists for testing which confirmed I am not allergic to penicillin, although I have understood I was since childhood. During this visit, he listened, and prescribed treatment for the reason I made the appointment. I greatly respect & appreciate his knowledge and professionalism as a wonderful physician.

  2026-01-30

• Excellent care, excellent service from a wonderful, professional and talented team

  2026-01-21

• I appreciated Dr. Nelson's valuable time. His information and responses to my questions were invaluable to me and I thank him very much.

  2026-01-19

• Dr Nelson covered all my concerns which were many. I came away with a clear plan of action.

  2026-01-17

• I've never seen Dr. Nelson before, but I highly recommend him. Thank you

  2026-01-16

• very thorough. very smart and wouldn't change for anyone else

  2026-01-11

• Dr Nelson is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. He is kind and compassionate. He is also brilliant

  2025-12-22

• Very through and listens to any concerns and takes his time

  2025-12-21

• It would be hard to improve on Dr Nelson

  2025-12-21

• Dr. Nelson, is an excellent physician with a lot of empathy and understanding.

  2025-12-20

• Well-run office

  2025-12-20

• Dr. Nelson is wise, thoughtful, caring, knowledgeable, and runs a terrific office. He is also personable, efficient, and a great listener.

  2025-12-16

• Warm, caring understanding, never rushed.

  2025-12-11

• Very professional and knowledgeable

  2025-12-11

• Dr. Nelson is outstanding. Thoughtful, kind, knowledgeable. Really impressive.

  2025-12-07

• Pleasant, knowledgable

  2025-12-08

• He's wonderful. He's always been good to me. I've seen him in the last two or three years and he's my PCP now and he's wonderful.

  2025-12-05

• Dr. Nelson listened carefully and was able to be specific with me on my concerns. And was very supportive of plans we discussed for upcoming next steps. Overall a very reassuring visit.

  2025-12-04

• always very positive

  2025-12-03

• Office is smooth and efficient and provider is terrific. I especially appreciate the prep time he must take to review my chart and re-familiarize himsefl with me and my history,

  2025-12-02

• Promising

  2025-11-26

• He was a very nice doctor.and very nice. .

  2025-11-26

• Provider was very, very thorough from the first time I had a visit with him about three years ago. He detected my PSA level, elevated, ordered an MRI, and discovered my prostate cancer.

  2025-11-24

• Excellent!

  2025-11-21

• Dr. Nelson is very professional, trustworthy, personable, friendly, and considerate.

  2025-11-21

• There was no need for communication between the doctor and the nurse

  2025-11-20

• He is the best medical doctor I ever had for my general care. Also he is very respectful

  2025-11-15

• Dr Nelson is thorough and respectful. I'd recommend him as a PCP to my family and friends.

  2025-11-13

• Dr Nelson is an outstanding PCP

  2025-11-12

• He listens, explains well, is polite and caring.

  2025-11-10

• Dr Nelson is now my PCP and replaced my PCP that retired after 35 years.I could not have found a better replacement.

  2025-11-09

• I was very impressed with Dr. Nelson. He was following in the footsteps of Dr. [redacted], who was a hard act to follow. But I was very pleased and impressed with Dr. Nelson. [redacted] I'm very impressed with him, very pleased with him, [redacted]

  2025-10-06

• This provider is caring and attentive to my wellbeing. Explains what I need to know about my health, and any test results. Also knowledgeable in what is needed for my wellbeing.

  2025-10-05

• My doctor is amazing in finding the cause of my hot flash. the Blood test confirmed his finding.

  2025-10-01

• Dr Nelson treated me with respect, was aware of my medical issues and explained my options for treatment clearly.

  2025-10-02

• Excellent!

  2025-10-02

• He is an excellent doctor. He is attentive and concerned to hear from me and thorough in his check-up.

  2025-09-29

• Yes, I'd just like to say that I was able to be seen by Dr. Nelson very quickly and he was very thorough and very kind because it didn't end up being anything of issue, but I just needed reassurance and he was able to give that to me. I really appreciate that.

  2025-09-29

• Dr.Nelson is a great doctor, he carefully and patiently listened to all my questions and give advice and solutions, communicate efficiently and work with a professional manner .

  2025-09-28

• He is thoughtful and listened carefully with respect.

  2025-09-28

• Dr. Nelson is terrific. He listens to my concerns and addresses everything in an easy to understand manner. He is a true asset to his practice and MGH

  2025-09-26

• Dr Nelson was completely satisfied with my appointment.

  2025-09-24

• He was perfectly responsive. Excellent care from the start.

  2025-09-24

• Dr. Nelson is very direct and creates an environment that makes me feel comfortable about being honest.

  2025-09-26

• I was so impressed that Dr. Nelson was very, very familiar with all of my past history, even though it was only my second contact with him. He was extremely helpful, and I feel very, very comfortable talking with him about healthcare concerns.

  2025-09-19

• My experience with Dr. Nelson was extremely professional. He was kind and explained things very well. The service he provides me is exemplary in my opinion. Very detailed in my examination.

  2025-09-19

• The test results and after-visit summary were available quickly, but have not yet seen the visit notes. The person who drew blood for testing was rather brusque.

  2025-09-17

• Dr. Nelson is professional, thoughtful, listens well, and most competent in his detail and communication. Would recommend him to anyone.

  2025-09-15

• Read my whole complicated medical record. Asked me appropriate questions. Changed a few of my scripts and told me why.

  2025-09-14

• He is always very professional, caring, and empathetic. He asks very good questions that allow me to understand more clearly the reasons for the medications and or other procedures.

  2025-09-10

• Dr Nelson was respectful, knowledgeable, candid, patient and spent time to explain everything I brought up.

  2025-09-10

• Professional in every way. Listened carefully, explained things clearly, was patient. I feel well cared for.

  2025-09-12

• This was the first meeting I had with Dr. Nelson. He was was very easy to talk to, knew my medical history, and answered my questions with clarity and understanding. I am very pleased to have him as my new PCP.

  2025-09-11

• Yes, I thought it was a great experience.

  2025-09-04

• I really like Dr. Nelson as he is thorough and very thoughtful about my care. He takes into account my family history, lifestyle etc when thinking about my care and asks thoughtful, pertinent questions. I appreciate it is a dialogue with him and I have never felt rushed.

  2025-09-05

• Dr. Nelson explained and listened to me with respect. Dr.Nelson is a wonderful Doctor.

  2025-08-28

• Dr. Nelson was well prepared for my visit, reviewed my blood work with me and is being very proactive in his approach to my care taking into careful consideration my family health history. An excellent plan is laid out for me.

  2025-08-31