Diane C. Nielsen, MD

Diane C. Nielsen, MD

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Primary Specialty

Pediatrics

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine - 1989
Residency:
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals - 1992

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Delnor Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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5.0
5.0 

929 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

60 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

60 Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Very caring & knowledgeable

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Great listener. Trust her judgement. Always takes time to explain things to us.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Great attention to detail

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nielsen is amazing with children. She makes the child and family member feel comfortable and addresses all questions with a thorough answer.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

She listens to my concerns and spends lots of time with us. We never feel rushed.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Patient and gentle with my baby.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Quality care and attentiveness to patient’s health needs.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

My 22mon old son and I absolutely love Dr Nielsen. She always takes great care of him. I love that she takes her time with him and doesn’t rush unnecessary treatments. I wish she could be my Dr too.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nielsen was my pediatrician and now my children’s pediatrician she’s truly a gem! So knowledgeable and personable!

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Dr Nielsen was incredible as always. She was on time, thorough, and kind. She even took the time to follow up on a question I had with a specialist and call me in the evening with their response.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable and thorough.

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March 13, 2024

5.0

Dr Nielsen is an excellent doctor! She gives personal and professional care.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and attentive to patients and their parents

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nielsen is the best doctor!!! She’s patient and kind. Gives great advice! We love her!

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Patient kind friendly- wonderful with my children. Knowledge. Provides Helpful guidance to parents.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

She is the best! Kind, knowledgeable and cares. Dr. Nielsen is an excellent listener and we trust her to give our children the best care.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

she has been thru many journeys with us and when our son turned of age he asked if he could keep her as his Dr he is now 32 and still sees her with his [diagnosis] she is all heart and genuinely cares for her patients!!!

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February 06, 2024

5.0

My kids love her and take to her so well. She is patient and thorough

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly, great with kids and teens

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Personable, professional, knowledgeable.. the list could keep going.

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January 28, 2024

5.0

Dr Neilsen is very compassionate and thorough. She provides excellent care.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nielsen is just wonderful. Very thorough, answers all of our questions and is clearly an expert in her field. Our girls love her.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

Dr Nielsen is the best. We trust her completely which isn’t always easy to find these days. She cares about my kids and I can’t ask for more than that as a mom!

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Dr Nielsen is the best doctor we could ask for. She always has time for our questions, is so patient and amazing with our babies, and she educates us on anything we need. As first time parents, she always makes us feel like we’re doing a good job :) We’re so lucky to have her!

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Nielsen is amazing with her patients always asks the right questions and is willing to slow down so you understand what your next steps are

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Nielson is very knowledgeable, thorough, and attentive

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January 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Nielsen is amazing. Thorough, caring, patient!

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January 17, 2024

5.0

She is an amazing physician. She takes her time and really listens to our concerns

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Genuinely cares for her patients. Take the time to listen to concerns and addresses them in a way that a mother would

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nielsen is an exceptional doctor. She takes time with her patients and is very compassionate. She is highly knowledgeable.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Very attentive

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January 04, 2024

5.0

She is a caring & patient doctor who takes time to thoroughly exam the patient & answer any questions.

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Very friendly and professional and thorough

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January 03, 2024

5.0

I would give her 12 if I could. She’s personable, thorough, and so helpful. I never feel rushed. All my questions get answered and I always feel more educated about what’s going on with my kids.

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Very nice and listened to concerns while explaining her thoughts on them.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

Thorough, caring and respectful- she’s great.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Dr. Nielsen always takes time with us and has our son's best interest in mind.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, compassionate to kids and parents

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November 22, 2023

5.0

She is amazing with my kids ranging from baby through 10 year old

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November 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. N is the very best! She takes everything serious and always provides the very best and most thorough care!

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Nielsen is kind and patient and thorough. We truly trust her with the care of our kids!

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November 01, 2023

5.0

Very friendly, approachable and personable. She talked to our daughter like a normal person (I feel like so many talk to 4 year olds like they’re babies and I dislike when people do that). Very happy to be in Dr. Nielson’s care now.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and comprehensive. Takes times to answer all questions. My child has anxiety about going to the doctor. Dr. Nielsen does an excellent job making her feel comfortable and explains everything to her at her level.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

She is the best!

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October 18, 2023

5.0

Doctor Nielsen is the best doctor. She makes time for her patients, listens, and helps keep my kids healthy.

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October 13, 2023

5.0

She is excellent and cares for her patients, considers their needs, and provides proper advice and care.

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October 11, 2023

5.0

I wouldn’t take my kids anywhere else

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October 04, 2023

5.0

Dr Nielsen is very thorough - not rushed - explains things well for tweens and teens speaks to them and engages and explains for their responsibility and learning. We drove 45 mins each way to the practice - and for her advice and expertise - often times rather than immediate Care as trust her opinions and treatment advice.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

I could not imagine a better pediatrician for our son. Dr. Nielsen is so thorough, friendly, knowledgeable and has a really great demeanor. We are always so comfortable asking questions and having our son under her care.

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September 21, 2023

5.0

Dr. Nielsen is incredibly thorough and puts us completely at ease with our son

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September 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Nielsen is the best! She always addresses all of our concerns. She also makes sure we are educated on best practices for raising our baby. As first time parents, we feel very reassured having her as our baby’s pediatrician.

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September 13, 2023

5.0

We are so thankful for Dr. Nielsen. She is always so kind and thorough.

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September 13, 2023

5.0

She’s amazing and kind and responsive

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September 12, 2023

5.0

They are very welcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful.

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September 11, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and willing to look outside the box for answers.

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September 11, 2023

5.0

She’s wonderful!!

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September 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Nielsen is unmatched. She has amazing bedside manner, is knowledgeable and cares so much for every child who walks through her door. We feel so thankful for her care and guidance with our daughter.

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September 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Nielsen is thorough, helps explain what’s going on and always takes time to answers our questions.

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September 07, 2023

5.0

Great service and hard working.

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September 01, 2023

5.0

I only had an appointment for my diabetes but since my son was sick too, she took the time to see my son in addition to my daughter while they were both sick. I didn’t mind paying for two appointments and I’m so thankful she took the extra time. She is always so amazing and through and patient.

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