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Tara A. Nielsen DO, MPH

Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology

Areas of Expertise

  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
  • General Gynecology
  • General Obstetrics
  • Gynecology
  • Obstetrics
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
  • Uterine Fibroids

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Master of Public Health - Des Moines University, 2011
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Des Moines University, 2012
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2016

Board Certifications

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology - American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2019

Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
I always feel seen by Dr. Nielsen. I have struggled with postpartum depression and she has been a huge support for me
July 21, 2026
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Dr Nielsen is the best. She is kind, compassionate and listens. I shared the difficult circumstances I have with my ill husband and she gave me a comforting hug. She is the absolute best.
July 13, 2026
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Scheduling and the process to contact are big detractors even when you have great providers. I was frustrated that for the last two years appts I've mentioned heavy, irregular periods and this year, when I have visible fibroids found on accident by another provider, the doctor said tell me when you've got those symptoms next time. And I definitely have brought those symptoms up EVERY year. As a result, these fibroids have grown and impacted my daily life for years.
June 29, 2026
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My physician was great, knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner.
June 19, 2026
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Amazing provider. Caring, knowledgable, and great bedside manner.
May 15, 2026
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Tara is amazing at figuring out ways to solve my issues!!! She is always willing to listen and come up with solutions.
May 5, 2026
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She was very good and thorough. I have a complicated situation and she was able to give me my options. I am very pleased with the results of our shared decision making.
May 5, 2026
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Dr Neilson is an excellent care provider and she makes you feel at ease. She listens thoughtfully to concerns and give helpful advice
April 19, 2026
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I LOVE Dr. Nielsen. I love that she always uses my nickname when she sees me and if I have any questions, she will not only answer it, she tells me WHY
April 17, 2026
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