Craig Nielsen, MD
Treatment & Services
- Acute Care Medicine
- Adult Medicine
- Avoiding Dehydration, Proper Hydration
- Blood Glucose Test
- Blood Tests
- Cardiovascular Health
- Challenges and Choices of Aging
- Comprehensive Care of the Adult Patient
- Contraception
- Diagnosing Asthma
- Estrogen Replacement Therapy
- General Internal Medicine
- Genitourinary Exams
- Health Screening and Testing
- HIV Testing
- Immunization
- Internal Medicine
- Mammogram
- Medication Interactions Quiz
- Medication Management
- Men's Health
- Nutrition Sciences
- Outpatient Care
- Pap Test
- Peak Flow Meter
- Physical Examinations
- Prevention and Wellness
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
- Skin Tag Removal
- Smoking Cessation
- Treating Asthma with Bronchodilators
- Urine Protein Test
- Women's Health
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Pain
- Allergies
- Alzheimer's
- Anemia
- Anxiety Disorder
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Back Pain in Athletes
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Bronchitis
- Cellulitis
- Chickenpox
- Chlamydia Trachomatis
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Cough
- Dementia
- Depression
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis - Contact
- Diabetes
- Diarrhea
- Disease Prevention
- Diverticulosis
- Dyspnea
- Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
- Eczema
- Edema
- Falls
- Female Incontinence
- Fever
- Gas (Digestive)
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
- General Infectious Diseases
- Growth Failure in Children with Kidney Disease
- Hay Fever
- Headaches
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Heartburn
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- High Cholesterol
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Kidney Infections
- Menopause
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Middle Ear Infection
- Migraine Headaches
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Nausea
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Pharyngitis
- Pneumonia
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Poison Sumac
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Pulmonary Disease
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Ringworm
- Rosacea (Adult Acne)
- Scabies
- Sciatica
- Sexually Transmitted Disease
- Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus)
- Sleep Apnea
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Sunburn
- Syncope
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
- Tension Headaches
- Thyroid Disease
- Tonsillitis
- Trichomoniasis
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Vaginitis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Yeast Infections
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View All PlansAbout Craig Nielsen, MD
Craig Nielsen, MD, FACP, is a staff physician in the Department of General Internal Medicine, located on the main campus of Cleveland Clinic. He was appointed in 2002 subsequent to serving as associate staff physician, assistant staff physician and clinical associate of that department. In addition to his current appointment, he also serves as program director of the Cleveland Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program, Vice Chairman of Education for the Medicine Institute, Vice Chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Cleveland. Dr. Nielsen is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. His special interests include preventive medicine, alcoholism, diabetes and men's health.
Dr. Nielsen received his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Vermont. He has been named as a "Top Doc" by Cleveland Magazine from 2006 to 2011. In 2009, Dr. Nielsen was recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for the quality of his care of diabetics (Diabetes Physician Recognition Program).
He has authored and presented a broad range of topics including hypertension, alcoholism, cervical cancer screening, preventive medicine, suicide and medical education. Dr. Nielsen is a member of the Medical Student Promotion and Review Committee, the Governor's Advisor Council of the Ohio Branch of the American College of Physicians(ACP), and the Cleveland Clinic Graduate Medical Education Committee, among others.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1994
Education & Fellowships
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
1997
Medical Education - University of Vermont College of Medicine
MD
Burlington,
VT USA
1994
Undergraduate - Wheaton College
Wheaton,
IL USA
1990
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
Diabetes, lipids, hypertension, Heart Disease, preventive medicine
Awards & Honors
- Cleveland Clinic Department of General Internal Medicine – Physician of the Year Award, 2004
- Cleveland Clinic Department of General Internal Medicine – Teamwork Award, 2004
- 'Top Docs,' Cleveland Magazine – 2006 to 2011
- CCF Internal Medicine Residency Program - Best Internal Medicine Senior Morning Report Staff Award: 2004-2005
- CCF Internal Medicine Residency Program – Teacher of the Year (General Internal Medicine) – 2005-2006
- CCF Internal Medicine Residency Program – Teacher of the Year (General Internal Medicine) – 2007-2008
- Scholarship in Teaching Award,
Research & Publications
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268 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 5 | |
| Listens | 4.3 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
69 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024
Dr. Nielsen is an excellent doctor. We are grateful to have him as our PCP
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024
I have a difficult condition with Covid Long, specifically chronic fatigue. The Doctor has been completely helpful in seeking treatments for my conditiom
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024
Dr . Nielsen and his staff are truly outstanding!
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024
Dr. Nielson is prompt, caring and an excellent physician.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024
Great experience. Dr Nielsen is professional , friendly and caring. He really cares about me getting healthier.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024
Dr. Neilsen and his staff are phenomenal. Usually on time and takes the time to listen and get the answers. More staff like him are needed. One of the best docs at CCF!!!
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024
I value Dr. Nielsen's care and concern for me.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024
Dr. Nielsen is a very attentive doctor. He is timely and professional.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024
I have recommended Dr. Nielsen to love ones.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024
Dr Nielson is an outstanding physician of superb character. I am fortunate to have him as my Primary Care Dr.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2023
Dr. Nielsen has taken the time to establish a very healthy, supportive relationship with me over the past 15 years. I have referred literally dozens of patients to (at least try to) visit him at the Clinic.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2023
It is alway easy to get an appointment and communicate with Dr. Nielsen
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2023
Dr. Nielsen is an excellent doctor. Thanks be to our Lord almighty for he's my PCP
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2023
Dr. Nielsen has been my PCP for many years, consistently listening to my concerns and providing good advice, in addition to care based on my many medical conditions.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023
Dr Nielsen is always compassionate and helpful when a decision when a difficult decision needs to be made
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023
Dr. Craig Nielsen is outstanding. He is always caring and knowledgeable. We are so fortunate he is on staff at Cleveland Clinic and grateful he is caring for us.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023
Our gratitude to Dr. Nielsen, and to Cleveland Clinic for having him on staff providing excellent medical care .
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2023
It is always good to see him he's a great doctor
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2023
I am grateful to have a Very thorough, professional, and compassionate doctor.
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023
Excellent Provider
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023
Dr. Nielsen is always pleasant and I find him to be genuinely concerned that my questions are answered and that he has given me as much information as possible to understand my condition and to make informed decisions about my health.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023
Dr. Nielsen is a fantastic physician. He spent time with me, made eye contact, answered all of my questions, was thorough, and even walked me to the scheduling office to set up my next appointment
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2023
Dr. Nielsen is always the best possible provider of the medical service for my health!Always grateful for the best service received and all the staffs also are excellent and kind and pleasant.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2023
Dr Nielson expressed empathy with my condition as no doctor ever has. He truly cares.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023
Dr Nielsen is extremely thorough and quite honestly provides Wold Class Care
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023
Dr. Nielsen is the best doctor I have been associated with , at the Cleveland clinic.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023
I am so fortunate in having Dr. Nielsen as my primary care physician - for several decades. His knowledge and care are at the heart of my reaching 83 and able to enjoy life.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023
Dr. Nielsen was very thorough with me relating my past history of health situations and we addressed the present. I had no new health situations that were bothering me even though Dr. Nielsen asked me several questions.
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
Dr Nelson is a great physician he's accomplished a lot for me in the last 15 years!
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2023
My appointment with Dr Nielsen and his staff is always a pleasure. He takes time to answer all my questions and develop a plan for any necessary follow-up.
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2023
Dr. Nielsen is always awesome! The best!
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2023
Dr Nielsen is outstanding
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2023
Dr. Nielsen is very good health provider he is all ways available for his patients.
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2023
Dr Nielsen is the best physician I've ever had. He always listens and is very thorough.
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2023
My primary care physician addressed all my concerns.
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2023
Dr. Nielsen is my primary care for many reasons including but not limited to , competence, caring, and responsiveness.
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023
Love Dr. Nielsen
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023
Dr. Nielsen is the greatest medical professional - and human being - I have ever known.
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023
Some appts are made as follow-up, so no problem scheduling those. Usually, try to fit them into my schedulel which is great. Great service in Dr. Nielsen's office.
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023
I have been coming to this dept since Dr Nielsen first came to CC, and always been treated well, impressed with his care and concern for me as patient and person. Great doc.
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2023
Dr. Neilson is a great doctor.
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2023
I had an excellent appointment with Dr. Craig Nielsen. I was taken on time.
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023
Doctor neilson is very thorough and caring great doctor
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2023
Dr Nielsen is always the best
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2023
Dr. Nielsen is an outstanding physician in every way! He is friendly, listens well, and has an outstanding body of knowledge. It is always a pleasure to consult with him and he really is caring. An outstanding asset to the Cleveland Clinic!
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2023
Dr Nielsen is clearly a respected and well versed in people and medical skills
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2023
Dr. Nielson is the best. I'm very fortunate to have him as my doctor.
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2023
Dr. Nielson has been in my primary care physician for decades. I am very happy with his attention to my health needs.
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2023
Dr. Nielsen is the best!!!
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023
Dr. Nielsen has been my personal physician for over 20 years. He embodies everything to which a Cleveland Clinic physician should aspire.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023
Dr Nielsen and his office staff provide exemplary care for me.
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2023
Outstanding physician
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2023
Fantasic first visit. Dr. Nielsen was willing to listen and work on an aggressive treatment regime to handle my elevated blood pressure.
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2023
Dr Nielsen is blessed to have an awesome staff.
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2023
Dr. Nielsen is always very thorough, listen to my concerns or questions, and recommends the appropriate action.
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2023
Dr. Nielsen is one of the very best primary care providers I've ever met. And my experience at his office is excellent. Thank you Dr. Nielsen
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2023
Dr Nielsen is a very caring physician.
Reviewed on May 8, 2023
Dr. NIelsen and his staff are exceptional I feel fortunate to have him as my PCP.
Reviewed on May 1, 2023
Dr. Nielsen is a excellent doctor, I been seeing him for at least twenty five years
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023
I had a great experience at my appointment with Dr. Craig Nielsen.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023
Great Experience, Everything went very well. I have no other comments at this time.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023
D Nielsen has been my doctor for three decades. He is an excellent clinician and diagnostician. I feel very fortunate to be his patient.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023
My appointment was scheduled in Dr. Nielsen"s office by an MA at the end of my last appointment. Much easier than the Clinic central scheduling system, which is very difficult to use.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023
Dr. Nielsen is absolutely tops. He is brilliant, really cares about his patients and their lives as well as their health. It is impossible to overstate how excellent he is and what a nice person he is.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023
Dr. Nielsen is probably one of the most truly caring people in the Cleveland Clinic system. I feel very fortunate to be his patient, as I know he really knows me and what I may need. He knows about my life beyond just the medical part and is truly interested in helping me live a good life and extending my years.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023
Always is pleasant and a true professional. I'm very lucky to have him as my doctor.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2023
Dr. Nielsen is one the very best doctors I have had the pleasure to meet and get to know over the many years we have had doctor/patient relationship. He is friendly, respectful, and thorough. Thank you, Craig!!
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2023
Dr. Nielsen is a wonderful physician, always caring and knowledgeable. We are grateful to him for being our doctor and the Cleveland Clinic for Dr. Nielsen being on staff.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023
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