Clayton Ellis Nelson, MD
Hand Surgery
3315 Kethley Rd
Shawnee, OK 74804 Directions
4.9 out of 5
175 verified ratings
175 Ratings, 67 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Nov 5, 2025
He is the best doctor/surgeon for wrist
Nov 5, 2025
Very professional, cares about his patients and makes them feel very comfortable, an expert in his field. Very highly recommended.
Oct 31, 2025
Thank you, Dr. Nelson.
Oct 30, 2025
He's a great guy, professional, and he let my watch as he explained how it all works!
Oct 28, 2025
He is very caring about his patient i have recommended him to numerous people who may need this surgery.
Oct 28, 2025
Kindness knowledge, information
Oct 24, 2025
Dr Nelson is great with older seniors. He is great with everyone
Oct 19, 2025
Dr.Nelson has treated me multiple times and performed multiple surgeries on me and I have never had any post surgical issues and returned better than ever!
Oct 14, 2025
He's very good
Oct 10, 2025
Dr. Nelson provided an honest assessment of potential surgery outcome. He was thorough in examination and explanation. I appreciate that my time was respected by the entire team and I was not kept waiting at any point in this appointment..
Oct 10, 2025
Dr. Nelson is a great doctor.
Oct 7, 2025
One of the best if not the best Orthopedic Surgeon I’ve ever seen
Oct 4, 2025
Dr. Nelson will be doing my second carpal tunnel surgery as well!
Oct 1, 2025
Dr. Nelson is very kind, giving me his honest opinion about my options. He is very thorough, and knowledgeable.
I am very fortunate that he is my physician.
Thank you Dr. Nelson!
Sep 24, 2025
He is kind and compassionate. Makes me feel like I matter.
Sep 23, 2025
Explained things clearly and ensured all of my questions were answered.
Sep 20, 2025
Dr Nelson is great! He takes time to listen and explains things well. He actually cares about his patients.
Sep 19, 2025
Dr Nelson is professional with an unparalleled bedside manner.
Sep 14, 2025
Dr. Nelson provided me with all information I needed before and following surgery to achieve a positive outcome. We worked together, along with other health team members, to achieve full use of my hand.
Sep 3, 2025
He has treated my hand for five years. Dr . Nelson is absolutely the best and I would recommend him to everyone .
Aug 29, 2025
very professional and kind
Aug 26, 2025
Great guy and very professional. I sincerely appreciate the personal call following my surgery and could not be more pleased with Dr Nelson and staff
Aug 26, 2025
Thank you for being the kind of doctor we need in this world. You and Dr. Easley are amazing at what you do. Keep up the good work.
Aug 14, 2025
He is a great doctor and will have him do another surgery procedure for me.
Aug 11, 2025
He's AN AWESOME HAND DOCTOR 🙌 👍 👌
Jul 24, 2025
He cares about the patient
Jul 22, 2025
No complaints thank you Dr. Clayton
Jul 16, 2025
Comfortable and friendly, well explained .
Jul 8, 2025
Have recommended him to several people who are going to need surgery soon.
Jun 24, 2025
Compassionate
Jun 19, 2025
He is kind, caring and good at his craft. This is my second surgery with him. I highly recommend him.
Jun 18, 2025
Very professional & understanding.
Jun 11, 2025
He was AWESOME!
Jun 8, 2025
I’m happy with the outcome so far. Because of my age , there was warnings that the surgery could fail at some point. I appreciated him for trying to help me.
May 18, 2025
Everytime I see him he treats me very well
May 18, 2025
I heard feedback from others that Dr Nelson was the BEST hand doctor in the state and he definitely lived up to that. So happy that we chose to go with him.
May 16, 2025
Great surgeon I have recommended him to others
May 4, 2025
Very caring Dr.
Apr 29, 2025
I've already referred my friends to Dr. Nelson because if his skill, bedside manners and after procedure followup care.
Apr 3, 2025
I burned my hand and I cut my face, but Dr. Nelson turned my hands of leather to velvet in a touch. Now my one hand reaches out and pulls a lost soul from harm… and I can carry two pina coladas, one for each hand! It’s good to have friends in HIGH places.
Apr 2, 2025
effective communicator. thanks.
Apr 1, 2025
I had a recommendation that Dr Nelson was the best hand surgeon in the state. He did not disappoint.
Apr 1, 2025
Great doctor!
Apr 1, 2025
Ready to answer questions and care of issues at that time
Mar 30, 2025
He has a great team!!!
Mar 14, 2025
You guys are awesome!!
Mar 13, 2025
Have already recommended Dr Nelson to 2 different Physical Therapists
Mar 13, 2025
He's skilled, caring, you know you're in good hands.
Mar 13, 2025
Listen to what you have to say and does everything to make sure your issues are addressed.
Mar 11, 2025
One of best surgeons I’ve ever met