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Nelson F. Boland, MD
- Family Medicine|
- Sports Medicine
Average rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Malibu Family Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
|
23815 Stuart Ranch Road,
Malibu, CA
90265
About
Dr. Boland is a dual board-certified sports medicine and family medicine physician who takes care of athletes and active individuals of all ages. He specializes in non-surgical orthopedic conditions of the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, elbow, and wrist including osteoarthritis, tendonitis, and other chronic over-use injuries. He is an expert in the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound for the purpose minimally invasive, office-based orthopedic procedures.
Dr. Boland has served as the team physician for multiple high school, college, and professional teams during his career. He completed his primary care sports medicine fellowship at UCLA where he served as the head team physician for UCLA baseball, tennis, and golf. He served as the assistant team physician for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2022-23 season and the Los Angeles Dodgers during both the 2022 and 2023 campaigns. He has also served as the local team physician for several high schools including Santa Monica and Beverly Hills High.
Dr. Boland has published research in peer-reviewed journals investigating the effects of sleep and athletic performance as well as injury risks of youth marathon training. Currently, he is seeing pediatric and adult patients in the UCLA Health Malibu Clinic for both general primary care and sports medicine. When he is not working, he enjoys playing beach volleyball, skiing, and traveling.
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certifications
Sports Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2023
Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2022
Residency
Family Medicine, UCLA Family Medicine, 2022
Degree
MD, Baylor College of Medicine (MD Only), 2019
Locations
Areas of Focus
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- L.A. Care
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Reviews
Overall Rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
313 total ratings | 190 reviews
5.0
August 28, 2024
Kind, thorough, and not rushed!
5.0
August 28, 2024
Great doctor!
4.0
August 23, 2024
Very comfortable and productive
5.0
August 22, 2024
The doctor is very friendly and professional. He takes his time to listen, catch up on general health and address all concerns.
5.0
August 22, 2024
I really liked Dr. Boland. Thorough, comforting and knowledgeable with a great bedside manner. Completely impressed!
5.0
August 22, 2024
We went over all my bloodwork from last month, Dr Boland answered all my concerns with great care and knowledge.
5.0
August 19, 2024
Always congenial, the doctor is clear and concise. He is a patient listener.
5.0
August 19, 2024
On time, professional, knowledgeable & took great care of my needs - awesome
5.0
August 13, 2024
Dr Bolland is an expert in sports medicine! A terrific asset on Team UCLA. Thanks you Dr Bolland!
5.0
August 8, 2024
Great physical. Knowledgeable clinician. Respectful and informative. Great bedside manner
5.0
August 7, 2024
Thorough. Very interactive. Educational. Informative. Confidence inspiring. Charming.
5.0
August 6, 2024
Doctor was really interested in your health
5.0
August 6, 2024
He always is prepared to talk about why I am there, so knowledgeable.
5.0
August 6, 2024
Great, excellent
5.0
August 5, 2024
He was on time and kind
4.0
August 3, 2024
Too bad the computer was down during my visit. Dr. Boland listened and gave some suggestions for my foot problems. Referring physical therapy.
5.0
August 2, 2024
He was very knowledgeable and explained everything. I was seen right away at my appointment time. I am very happy with my visit.
4.0
August 2, 2024
Dr.Borland was focused on my needs and highly professional in his execution.
5.0
July 31, 2024
Dr Bolland is extremely valued for his highly unique specialty expertise in sports medicine!!
5.0
July 26, 2024
Friendly, thorough, prompt
5.0
July 25, 2024
Answered my questions and concerns clearly, understandably and made the task actionable.
5.0
July 25, 2024
Listen to ongoing concerns and questions took time to address all.
5.0
July 25, 2024
It was my yearly physical and I had some new health concerns, Dr Boland listened and made sure to refer me to my new immunologist within UCLA
5.0
July 23, 2024
Wow! Dr Boland was fantastic!!! It’s been along time since I’ve encountered a GP that was smart, focused and had REAL listening skills. I was completely surprised at how knowledgeable and focused he was. Great analytical skills, great people skills. Great!!
5.0
July 23, 2024
Very good all my questions were answered and the doctor took his time with me
5.0
July 22, 2024
He is very prompt, friendly yet professional and takes time to address all concerns and questions.
5.0
July 22, 2024
Dr Boland came across as very caring and had a well thought out plan for me and my issues.
5.0
July 21, 2024
Efficient, professional, engaging!
5.0
July 19, 2024
Pretty much satisfied with everything he was prompt & informative
5.0
July 19, 2024
Dr Boland is caring and thorough He addresses all my needs and affords enough time in his visits to checkout everything
5.0
July 18, 2024
Awesome - on time - informative- helpful - caring
5.0
July 17, 2024
Great service
5.0
July 16, 2024
VERY pleasant demeanour, explained everything really well, laid out a plan for near future and laid out possibilities if needed later -so very thorough!
5.0
July 16, 2024
Dr Boland is fantastic!
5.0
July 15, 2024
As usual everyone was punctual Courteous Knowledgeable Friendly Efficient
5.0
July 12, 2024
He showed good personable rapport, very relatable, but did not waste my time.
5.0
July 11, 2024
Very nice
5.0
July 9, 2024
Great
5.0
July 8, 2024
He’s a great listener while also delivering his news with just the right amount of empathy
5.0
July 3, 2024
Excellent.
5.0
July 2, 2024
Love my Doctor and his assistant!
5.0
June 28, 2024
Dr Boland always listens to my concerns, addresses them with the knowledge and advice that puts me at ease.
5.0
June 24, 2024
The doctor is very friendly, kind, compassionate and professional. He takes his time to address all concerns and answer all questions.
5.0
June 24, 2024
He did a great job giving me ultrasound guided steroid shots in both of my thumbs. He explored the area before making the injections and it was mostly pain free.
5.0
June 24, 2024
Reassess prescriptions and makes changes.
5.0
June 24, 2024
Comfortable, felt welcome, on time!i
5.0
June 21, 2024
Excellent, thorough. Provided direction and options.
5.0
June 18, 2024
Awesome fast wonderful great experience all around
5.0
June 17, 2024
My doctor is amazing. He listens to me, which is huge and he truly cares about me and my health.
5.0
June 17, 2024
Always the best experience- friendly, professional & informative - caring - just wonderful
5.0
May 24, 2024
Good
5.0
May 23, 2024
Excellent, we were seen in a timely manner and Dr Bolan was helpful and informative
5.0
May 22, 2024
He always listens, makes me feel better!!
5.0
May 22, 2024
Doctor bolin was fantastic as was the rest of the staff. Having previously worked in the medical field myself, I consider myself to be especially particular. The office is efficiently run. The staff are friendly and courteous. Doctor bolan is extremely knowledgeable. I greatly appreciate my medical treatment at your facility.
5.0
May 20, 2024
My doctor was helpful in every way so I felt he understood my purpose and was extremely helpful in explaining my status and question and recommended a procedure which was extremely helpful.
5.0
May 20, 2024
I didn’t think it would be possible to like a doctor as much as Dr. Bateman. But I do.
5.0
May 19, 2024
Dr. Boland is great
5.0
May 17, 2024
The doctor is so friendly yet very professional and patient. He takes his time with you to address all concerns.
5.0
May 15, 2024
I believe there were 4 issues and all were dealt with
5.0
May 14, 2024
He’s awesome And he’s athletic enough to get me
5.0
May 13, 2024
On time delivery of care, clear diagnosis and understandable action plan
5.0
May 10, 2024
Excellent doctor and staff. Great receptionist as well.
5.0
May 10, 2024
Excellent-Thorough-Knowledgeable
5.0
May 10, 2024
The doctor was very caring and treated me in such a friendly manner. Really appreciate his professional care.
5.0
May 9, 2024
Excellent. Helpful. Initiative.
5.0
May 9, 2024
Very thorough and very nice
5.0
May 9, 2024
He always takes the time to answer all my concerns. Very caring!
5.0
May 7, 2024
Excellent doctor and staff.
5.0
May 7, 2024
Great experience he listen to every question I have asked.
5.0
May 6, 2024
He is amazing! He genuinely cares, is so compassionate, easy to talk to and asks me about issues I often forget to bring up at my appointments. He does excellent cortisone shots for my sciatica. I am so grateful he is my doctor!
5.0
May 6, 2024
It was a very enjoyable experience
5.0
May 4, 2024
Professional & caring.
5.0
May 2, 2024
He takes his time, attends to all my concerns.
5.0
April 24, 2024
He took plenty of time, I did not feel rushed! Answered all my questions.
5.0
April 23, 2024
Dr. Boland was thorough, patient, and understanding. He explained things in terms I could understand and I left he appointment knowing the plan of care and following steps.
5.0
April 22, 2024
My doctor is very friendly, professional and most of all caring. He takes the time to address all concerns and questions.
5.0
April 22, 2024
Smart and prompt
5.0
April 22, 2024
Dr. Boland is my new PCP as of this year. Today I came in in more pain than usual and he suggested a new procedure we could try today or next time. I really appreciate the effort he is going to in order to help me. I truly appreciate his care and concern.
5.0
April 20, 2024
As ALWAYS, it started at the front desk. All smiles and kindness. Dr. Boland is always on top of his game.
5.0
April 18, 2024
Excellent
5.0
April 17, 2024
Efficient knowledgeable, explained it all well and made sure the injections didn’t hurt
5.0
April 12, 2024
Helpful, knowledgeable, and explains things. Very easy to understand the concepts.
5.0
April 12, 2024
He did a good pre-op exam
5.0
April 12, 2024
Got appointment the next day and got treated perfectly! All was well!
5.0
April 11, 2024
Great.
5.0
April 4, 2024
Displayed outstanding customer service and listen to the voice of the patient Dr. B, is a good health care provider and passionate, while providing empathy ❤️.
5.0
April 3, 2024
He was great all the staff were
5.0
April 3, 2024
Dr. Boland is quite great. Caring, professional and did what was needed.
5.0
April 2, 2024
Excellent doctor, physician assistant and reception staff.
5.0
April 1, 2024
Awesome 😎
5.0
March 28, 2024
The doctor takes his time to address all concerns.
5.0
March 28, 2024
Impress with work and use of more current technology.
5.0
March 28, 2024
Dr Boland is a great addition to the UCLA Malibu Family Practice, he’s kind, listens and makes sure I am cared for in a timely manner.
5.0
March 27, 2024
Friendly knowledgeable
5.0
March 27, 2024
The doctor quickly diagnosed my hernia issue and referred me to a specialist. He was very professional and I am impressed.
5.0
March 25, 2024
The doctor was so efficient explaining my possible related diagnosis with such a pleasant bedside manner not making me feel rushed.
5.0
March 22, 2024
Met him for the first time he seems good
5.0
March 21, 2024
Quite pleased - professional, efficient.
5.0
March 20, 2024
Fast, efficient and broadly knowaledgebla.
5.0
March 19, 2024
He’s kind and is listening. That rarely happens
4.0
March 16, 2024
Pleasant and calm
5.0
March 14, 2024
He’s really thorough and thoughtful
5.0
March 14, 2024
Excellent doctor. Very knowledgeable and thorough and caring. Best care!
5.0
March 13, 2024
Can’t say enough good things about that Dr. Bolin. He listens he gives us time I don’t feel like I’m getting the bums rush
5.0
March 13, 2024
Dr Boland is professional and friendly. Very thorough is reviewing my medical record and his assessments.
5.0
March 7, 2024
Very professional and kind
5.0
March 7, 2024
Dr. Boland is knowledgeable, thorough and kind. He explains everything and listens to all my concerns. Grateful to have found him.
5.0
March 4, 2024
Very efficient and involved in my care.
4.0
March 4, 2024
Very professional and kind and knowledgeable
5.0
March 4, 2024
Dr. Boland is very personable and professional - excellent procedure, assistant too!
5.0
March 1, 2024
Wonderful
5.0
March 1, 2024
The doctor and entire staff are very friendly yet professional. The doctor takes his time to address any questions or concerns and clearly explains each step of the procedure.
5.0
February 29, 2024
My initial experience with Dr. Boland was outstanding. I am thrilled to have him as my new primary care physician.
5.0
February 28, 2024
Met Dr Boland for first time today. Nice, friendly. Made my pre-op visit short and simple.
5.0
February 28, 2024
Dr. Boland was si helpfull and professional. Very attentive and answered all of our questuons.
5.0
February 26, 2024
It was my initial meeting with Dr Boland, but came away with a great first impression
5.0
February 24, 2024
Dr Boland was very thorough snd informative in a friendly manner. Easy visit without a long wait time.
5.0
February 23, 2024
Excellent communication.
5.0
February 23, 2024
An excellent doctor who listened carefully and was very clear in his instructions.
5.0
February 15, 2024
My doctor is very friendly yet professional. He takes the time to explain everything, answer questions and address any concerns.
5.0
February 15, 2024
Great experience. Anxious about surgery, he quelled my fears.
5.0
February 15, 2024
Everyone was organized, very nice, and helpful.
5.0
February 14, 2024
He was excellent
5.0
February 10, 2024
He’s the best.
5.0
February 10, 2024
He was professional and helpful
5.0
February 9, 2024
I hurt myself , called in am for an appt was told no appts available i was told to go to immediate care. When i arrive i asked if there had been any cancellations for any of my doctors. Dr Boland had a cancellation and so he saw me . I had tripped over a piece of pool equipment and broke my fall with my hands. 2 fingers were broken. He fixed me up after xray. Asusualihada great experience with UCLA medical. Thank you
5.0
February 9, 2024
Dr Boland is hands down the most effective doctor I’ve had as my primary physician. His memory is incredible, he’s compassionate, he’s knowledgeable, and I very much appreciate how considerate he is of his patient’s time. He has been very responsive and I appreciate that he attempts the most conservative/noninvasive measures first. He is great at explaining what’s going on and the treatment process. I’m so happy he’s my doctor now.
5.0
February 9, 2024
Dr. Boland is an excellent doctor who is very caring, kind, and professional. He explains things well and he listens well and was concerned about my needs. I hate getting Pap smears and he was as gentle as he could be.
5.0
February 9, 2024
Dr Boland is both very nice and very professional. I am very glad that I saw him today. He listens and explains well and is very empathetic.
5.0
February 8, 2024
Dr is very personable, friendly and professional. He takes time to listen and address all concerns.
5.0
February 4, 2024
Great
5.0
February 1, 2024
Dr Boland is awesome he is very kind & very smart. His energy is uplifting & make's U feel safe & heard
5.0
February 1, 2024
Great experience- helpful, timely, clear, accessible.
5.0
January 29, 2024
Decisive and clear.
5.0
January 27, 2024
Very nice 👍
5.0
January 25, 2024
Professional, patient & thorough beyond expectation.
5.0
January 25, 2024
Dr Boland was very thorough and reviewed my medical history and did a proper examination.
5.0
January 24, 2024
Helpful
5.0
January 24, 2024
Very pleasant to talk to. Informative, nice.
5.0
January 23, 2024
Excellent patient communication and understanding
5.0
January 22, 2024
Dr. Boland was very helpful in answering my medical questions. He treated me very professionally.
5.0
January 22, 2024
Very knowlegeable about my health issues. Explained the treatment plan in easily understandable language
5.0
January 19, 2024
It's nice to gave the feeling that your doctor xares about you. Thank you very very much
5.0
January 19, 2024
Approachable and interested in hearing about my health history. Very accommodating with my inquiries. Looking forward to a long relationship.
5.0
January 19, 2024
The doctor was thorough and understood my issues with great patience and offered me choices of treatment. My prescriptions were renewed immediately.and a Dr was recommended at UCLA for further evaluation.
5.0
January 19, 2024
He was great looking forward to a long relationship in the future
5.0
January 18, 2024
Dr. Boland was kind and listened to my concerns . He communicated on my level of understanding and gave me exceptional care. UCLA is lucky to have him on their team.
5.0
January 17, 2024
Great bedside manner…explained everything clearly. Very helpful.
5.0
January 17, 2024
Prompt , clear, efficient.
5.0
January 12, 2024
Professional and friendly
5.0
January 12, 2024
Professional, engaging, expeditious. Enjoyed the visit.
5.0
January 12, 2024
Professional, friendly and kind
5.0
January 11, 2024
Very thorough
5.0
January 11, 2024
Professional , friendly, took time to answer & resolve all my issues
5.0
January 11, 2024
Excellent doctor and staff
5.0
January 11, 2024
First time visit with Dr. Bollard. He was easy to talk to, smart and kind.
5.0
January 10, 2024
Went well.
5.0
January 6, 2024
Excellent review of recent MRI and next steps.
5.0
January 5, 2024
totally positive
5.0
January 3, 2024
Very personable and caring approach..listened and had knowledgeable advise.
5.0
December 18, 2023
Timely, listened well, explained options. Overall felt listened to.
5.0
December 18, 2023
Very professional and on time
5.0
December 15, 2023
Excellent!
5.0
December 13, 2023
All was great
4.0
December 11, 2023
Professional, focused, amiable.
5.0
December 11, 2023
Very pleasant and knowledgeable- built a quick trust relationship
4.0
December 7, 2023
Seems knowledgeable. Time was barely sufficient to fully inform him as a new patient with records etc.
5.0
December 6, 2023
Great experience
5.0
December 4, 2023
Very satisfying
5.0
December 4, 2023
First time with Dr. Boland. Very nice guy, very thorough. I'm pleased to make him my primary care doctor.
5.0
December 4, 2023
On time and knowledgeable about my situation
5.0
December 1, 2023
Excellent doctor and staff
5.0
December 1, 2023
Listened and responded to my medical issues
5.0
December 1, 2023
All good
5.0
November 30, 2023
Dr Boland listened carefully to my description of medical history and current complaint of back pain. He was thorough with his exam. I had no unusual wait time to see him, get xray, and discuss follow up.
5.0
November 27, 2023
Very personable. I really like the guy.
5.0
November 27, 2023
Informative, energetic and (very important) punctual.
5.0
November 22, 2023
Listened and heard my concerns about my high level of pain, and what was needed to reduce my pain level. I felt safe and respected.
5.0
November 22, 2023
Very enjoyable
5.0
November 21, 2023
Dr boland was Very kind and took his time to listen to all of our concerns
5.0
November 20, 2023
Was happy to meet the new doctor
5.0
November 18, 2023
Dr Boland was Very thorough for my new patient appointment and I’m sure my health and recovery will benefit from his knowledge and experience working with athletes.
5.0
November 17, 2023
Dr Boland was understanding and very knowledgeable. I am very happy to have switched to him.
5.0
November 17, 2023
Excellent experience
5.0
November 16, 2023
Service was swift and curtis..
5.0
November 8, 2023
Dr. Boland was very kind and attentive to my foot problem which I wasn’t sure was much of a problem. He had X-rays done to make sure the bones were ok.
5.0
November 6, 2023
Clear informative and empathetic.
5.0
November 6, 2023
Excellent care, professional service, knowledgeable staff
5.0
November 5, 2023
Efficient carimg thorough
5.0
November 3, 2023
Listened to my health issues and quickly responded