Laura Nelson, PC-C

Vascular Surgery

MercyOne West Des Moines Vascular Surgery

5880 University Avenue

West Des Moines, IA 50266 Directions

515-633-3660

4.9 out of 5

402 verified ratings

402 Ratings, 115 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.
Mar 18, 2026
She is very good at her job. She was very concerned with my health. Very friendlywelcome and polite. I very much liked her

Mar 12, 2026
Very pleasant visit

Mar 11, 2026
She was the best! Treated me very respectful and listened yet performed her inspection on me. Then explained everything and took corrective actions.

Mar 11, 2026
I COULDN'T ASK FOR BETTER CARE.

Mar 11, 2026
Very well, qualified and very professional.

Mar 9, 2026
Lisa made the procedure as painless and comfortable as she could. She is very pleasant to work with.

Mar 5, 2026
again, very positive experience with Laura

Mar 4, 2026
I would recommend Laura Thorson to anyone who needs dermatology care. I have been her patient for several years now, and she has always treated me with professionalism, courtesy and care.

Mar 4, 2026
all good!

Mar 3, 2026
Great provider!

Mar 2, 2026
Highly recommend

Feb 17, 2026
Very knowledgeable and explained every concern thoroughly.

Feb 12, 2026
VERY PROFESSIONAL AND CONCERNED

Feb 11, 2026
She explained things that I could understand

Feb 10, 2026
A very positive and rewarding appointment.

Feb 9, 2026
Very caring & professional .

Feb 5, 2026
This was my first visit with Laura and her nurse. I liked her better than previous visits. Thank you!

Feb 3, 2026
I believe she has an answer to my facial redness. She was thorough.

Feb 2, 2026
I like Laura

Jan 29, 2026
Laura is young and I believe that she just needs more experience.

Jan 28, 2026
She is very personable and explains everything she is doing in a way that one can understand.

Jan 23, 2026
Friendly and pleasant.

Jan 22, 2026
She wanted to remove items from my face and arms without any warning. My appointment had been changed by the Dermatology office and I had previous plans as well as an emerging situation requiring me to travel to Minnesota. I said I would call the office and schedule it, but she still seemed angry and wrote in her notes about discussions we did not have.

Jan 22, 2026
Very nice

Jan 21, 2026
Excellent knowledgeable provider.

Jan 19, 2026
She was very caring, professional, and provided answers for any questions I had.

Jan 19, 2026
I feel very comfortable with Laura. She has a very good "bed side" manor!

Jan 19, 2026
Great phone follow visit about my test results also.

Jan 15, 2026
Thank you!

Jan 15, 2026
Thorough and kind.

Jan 14, 2026
She is extremely competent and caring.

Jan 14, 2026
I was very amazed how quickly I got in to see the provided with not a long time for waiting. Everything thing was EXCELLENT

Jan 14, 2026
I'm looking forward to continue to work with her.

Jan 13, 2026
Great provider!

Jan 13, 2026
Good experience

Jan 13, 2026
Very pleasant

Jan 13, 2026
She was very nice, answered all my questions and explained what might go on in the future.

Jan 12, 2026
Grateful to have gotten you as a provider

Jan 9, 2026
Everything went wonderful

Jan 8, 2026
Very caring person and understanding.

Jan 7, 2026
Very thorough and explained everything

Jan 5, 2026
She is very thorough and understanding to my needs. Able to talk to her and she is good about giving suggestions to my issues. Hopefully I will be able to keep seeing her in the future.

Dec 31, 2025
She was fantastic! We had previously been seeing a different provider who has left the practice, who we didn’t love, but Laura was great!

Dec 23, 2025
Very good job checking me over.Good bedside manor.

Dec 23, 2025
Satisfied

Dec 23, 2025
I feel that Laura is a caring and talented person.

Dec 22, 2025
Laura has a great 'bedside manner' to make a patient feel comfortable and makes sure the patient understands any skin issues and the effect of needed surgery.

Dec 19, 2025
Exam was very detailed and she provided information on what she was doing with the biopsy and what could result if positive. very cheerful and respectful

Dec 18, 2025
very professional and thorough...

Dec 18, 2025
Mercy, you need to do everything you can to keep Laura. She is absolutely fantastic.