Accepting New Patients
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
US
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, 2019
Locations
Fax:310-456-8838
Areas of Focus
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- 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.
286 total ratings | 206 reviews
5.0
August 30, 2025
Dr Boland always listens to everything I have to say. He explains everything. I trust him with everything
5.0
August 30, 2025
The friendliest most professional physicians office ever. Love my visits
5.0
August 29, 2025
Dr. Bolin is terrific. Very knowledgeable and personable.
5.0
August 27, 2025
Very thorough
5.0
August 27, 2025
Dr Boland is really cool, and he knows what he’s doing
5.0
August 25, 2025
Dr Boland was very clear and explained situation well. He made it clear why pain killers would not be appropriate. I appreciate him a lot.
5.0
August 25, 2025
I had a great first experience with Dr Boland. He was very professional, attentive, and provided a clear diagnosis and recommendations for me to follow through with.
5.0
August 23, 2025
UCLA team at Malibu Urgent Care, who drew my blood for my physical exam next week, were awesome. Will be with you always going forward.
5.0
August 22, 2025
I liked Dr Boland’s manner, his knowledge, and how he answered all my questions.
5.0
August 22, 2025
Dr Boland was spot on today
5.0
August 22, 2025
Dr Boland is one of my favorites!, always kind and thorough and in time !
5.0
August 21, 2025
As always efficient, informative and professional
5.0
August 21, 2025
Dr. Boland did a thorough examination of my hip and low back and came up with a good plan of treatment, and he was good at explaining his reasoning. All around very good visit. I know offices can be busy but I felt he listened well and took adequate to explain what he believed to be a good treatment.
5.0
August 21, 2025
Knowledgeable Great presence
5.0
August 19, 2025
On time , very friendly & caring & extremely professional & very knowledgeable- a super great listener! Great doctor
5.0
August 18, 2025
Dr. Boland is great. Explains things well. I have full trust in him.
5.0
August 16, 2025
Dr. Boland is such a great listener. He’s respectful, kind, and a clear communicator. Thank you!
5.0
August 15, 2025
Procedure went well and efficiently!
5.0
August 15, 2025
He was very caring and listened well, explaining everything patiently totally pleasant and professional.
5.0
August 13, 2025
Excellent
5.0
August 11, 2025
The doctor took his time to be sure I’m as comfortable as possible during an uncomfortable procedure.
5.0
August 8, 2025
Dr Boland is kind, friendly and an extremely gifted physician
5.0
August 8, 2025
Dr. Borland is exceptional. He took his time with me and answered all my questions. I’m very happy with Dr. Borland.
5.0
August 7, 2025
He got right to the point and figured out what was wrong.
5.0
August 7, 2025
Very much on board explaining all the ins and out on my disability
5.0
August 7, 2025
Efficient and communicative
5.0
August 7, 2025
Understood the back problem I’ve been having and arranged for me to start physical therapy.
5.0
August 6, 2025
Front office very courteous and Doc. Boland was on time.
5.0
August 1, 2025
I feel very fortunate to have Dr Boland as my provider. He is professional, I feel comfortable expressing any concerns about my health I have, he listens, he is thorough in explaining things, and I feel he is sincere in trying to help.
5.0
July 31, 2025
Dr. Boland and the whole team at Malibu UCLA are so friendly and caring. ❤️ Such a comfortable, reassuring environment...
5.0
July 30, 2025
He was very knowledgeable and was able to help my problem.
5.0
July 28, 2025
The doctor is very friendly, personable & professional. He takes his time to address all concerns.
5.0
July 28, 2025
Very thorough
5.0
July 25, 2025
Dr. Boland was fantastic. Clear, smart, and empathetic. He gave me clarity for my neck issues and quickly developed a plan of action that began with very conservative options to highly aggressive with rational reasoning for how he got there.
5.0
July 25, 2025
It was my annual physical, we talked about all my health concerns and went over what my next steps should be with my gastro doctor and my allergist.
5.0
July 24, 2025
Dr.Boland is a great doctor!
5.0
July 24, 2025
Very prompt and professional.
5.0
July 23, 2025
First time visit with Doctor Boland to consider if I wanted him as my primary doctor. As a result of his listening and professional,I decided he is going to be my choice.
5.0
July 23, 2025
Dr Boland is caring and thorough. All of his staff are pleasant and efficient. I recommend this office to anyone.
5.0
July 21, 2025
Dr. Boland is smart, quick, and excellent. He diagnosed my issue and conveyed a plan to healing.
5.0
July 21, 2025
On time, efficient, good exchange with Dr about issue.
5.0
July 21, 2025
Punctual - professional - engaging!
5.0
July 11, 2025
Great, took great care of my issues,
5.0
July 11, 2025
DR.BOLAND IS AMAZING. SO NICE. KNOWLEDGEABLE. GREETS YOU WITH A SMILE. DOESN'T MAKE ME FEEL LIKE HE IS RUSHING THROUGH THE APPOINTMENT TO GEY TO THE NEXT APPT.
5.0
July 11, 2025
Very helpful and attentive to my issue
5.0
July 10, 2025
Excellent
5.0
July 10, 2025
Very nice
5.0
July 9, 2025
Dr. Boland is very knowledgeable, thoughtful, and caring. He also is very personable.
5.0
July 8, 2025
Great!
5.0
July 3, 2025
Dr. Boland is a fantastic physician. Listens, explains well, and all around great provider.
5.0
July 3, 2025
Welcoming, professional, knowledgeable
5.0
July 2, 2025
He is terrific. An asset to your staff
5.0
July 1, 2025
My doctor is very friendly yet professional and takes his time to make sure I don’t have any additional items to address.
5.0
July 1, 2025
I can't recommend Dr. Boland enough! From the moment I walked in, professionalism and support exceeded my expectations. Every need I had was addressed with care and attention. I am happy with the experience and confident that Dr. Boland is a fantastic doctor!
5.0
July 1, 2025
Listened well Very thorough Explained different tests and results Addressed my concerns Was systematic Caring and focused/efficient This was the best physical I have received in 63 years. I am so impressed and pleased.
5.0
June 28, 2025
Everything was perfect
5.0
June 27, 2025
He’s amazing attentive and comprehensive
5.0
June 27, 2025
Knowledgeable , prompt, professional. Clarity .
5.0
June 26, 2025
Nice and easy
5.0
June 26, 2025
Dr. Borland diagnosis the pain to my hip and injected cortisone shot to relieve the pain.
5.0
June 26, 2025
Dr Boland and his staff are great.
5.0
June 25, 2025
I got shots in my to replace the cartilidge that has dissolved It went very smoothly and the shots made my knees better already
5.0
June 24, 2025
Pleasant, patient, professional
5.0
June 23, 2025
Dr Boland is caring and thorough. I would rate him as the best doctor I’ve ever had.
5.0
June 18, 2025
Very thorough, knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful
5.0
June 18, 2025
Dr. Boland is amazing. I feel like I have known him for years. He is kind easy to talk to. Respectful. I am very glad I switched doctors to him!
5.0
June 17, 2025
Friendly, personable, helpful & solves my problems
5.0
June 16, 2025
He was very kind and thorough
5.0
June 16, 2025
Very thorough doctor
5.0
June 13, 2025
It was a quick telehealth visit and Dr Boland was on time and he addressed my concerns.
5.0
June 12, 2025
Got all my questions answered. Very thorough, knowledgeable, direct- excellent.
5.0
June 12, 2025
Had a plan for care for my knees. Physical therapy. And my possibly gel shot for knees
5.0
June 11, 2025
Dr Boland saw me EARLY no waiting He spent a long time with me to understand the background of my health issue He gave a diagnosis and a game plan to solve the problem He is great
5.0
June 11, 2025
Friendly and took just enough time
5.0
June 10, 2025
Hi is the best for me
5.0
June 8, 2025
Dr Nelson Boland is an excellent doctor who takes the time to explain my state of health and answer my questions.
5.0
June 6, 2025
Very detailed in explanation of issues.
5.0
June 5, 2025
Dr Boland is the best , he diagnosed my condition, explained everything to me, and arranged for treatment all in one visit.
5.0
June 5, 2025
He always takes all the time I need, so helpful.
5.0
June 5, 2025
He’s great
5.0
June 4, 2025
He was friendly and polite, very professional.
5.0
June 4, 2025
Excellent doctor and staff.
5.0
June 3, 2025
He knew exactly what to do and I can walk again with minimal pain. Pain level when I went in to see the dr., it was an 8-10 pain level. Now a 2 the next morning.. I’m so happy! I had a good night sleep!
5.0
June 2, 2025
5. He is an amazing and knowledgeable doctor
5.0
June 1, 2025
Doctor Boland is competent plus comforting
5.0
May 30, 2025
It was perfect. He answered all my questions and was very current on my medical history.
5.0
May 29, 2025
Dr Boland is excellent in every way
5.0
May 27, 2025
Very good
5.0
May 24, 2025
Great experience
5.0
May 23, 2025
Dr Boland is excellent- he is interested, engaged & caring. ready to answer any questions / I find him to be the best Dr to ever have intervened for me with my arthritic knee.
5.0
May 21, 2025
I love Dr. Boland!
5.0
May 16, 2025
Dr. Boland is professional and yet also personable. He listens well and I never feel rushed even though I’m certain he’s on a time crunch.
5.0
May 15, 2025
So glad he made himself avaialble
5.0
May 15, 2025
Dr Boland is always on time and listens to my heath concerns and addresses them with a confidence that makes me feel very at ease.
5.0
May 15, 2025
Dr Boland is not my PCP. He was great. Respectful, very knowledgeable and communicated very clearly.
5.0
May 13, 2025
Dr boland is excellent. Honest intelligent and efficient
5.0
May 12, 2025
Best experience all the time every time
5.0
May 12, 2025
very informative
5.0
May 12, 2025
Always a pleasure working with Doctor Boland. He is so smart and knowledgeable and is so good with his words and with his bedside manner. I always leave feeling safe and supported and know I am in great hands.
5.0
May 9, 2025
Excellent communicator and knowledgeable.
5.0
May 9, 2025
Excellent doctor. Very competent and very friendly.
5.0
May 9, 2025
Very good experience. Pleasant and qualified Doctor.
5.0
May 8, 2025
I am blessed and grateful to have Dr. Boland and his staff as my health care team.
5.0
May 7, 2025
The doctor is very personable, friendly yet professional.
5.0
May 7, 2025
Dr Boland is a great doctor. He is caring, listens to his patients and provide cogent feedback.
5.0
May 7, 2025
Always takes time for all my questions.
5.0
May 6, 2025
Dr. Boland was exemplary in the procedure as was his assistant.
5.0
May 5, 2025
Great!
5.0
May 5, 2025
Perfect
5.0
May 5, 2025
Excellent care
5.0
May 5, 2025
He was generous with his time and patient with my questions
5.0
May 2, 2025
Doctor and his staff are very nice and friendly. Dr Boland listened and answered all my questions and concerns
5.0
May 2, 2025
Dr Boland is fantastic. So lucky to have him and his staff in Malibu
5.0
April 30, 2025
Dr Boland is always courteous and gives me good advice. I’m very appreciative.
5.0
April 28, 2025
He is the best, answers all my questions, listens to me, I leave feeling confident.
5.0
April 28, 2025
Professional and sincerely interested in my wellbeing.
5.0
April 28, 2025
Preop clearance went smoothly. Without a hitch.
5.0
April 22, 2025
He addressed every concern I had. Very thorough. Took me seriously. Love that!!
5.0
April 21, 2025
Dr Boland went out of his way to give answers to My blood pressure problems with COVID and other Medications
5.0
April 21, 2025
Dr answered all my questions re:care. Ordered X-rays to check arthritis.
5.0
April 21, 2025
First meeting he made me relaxed
5.0
April 18, 2025
He’s very compassionate and thorough.
5.0
April 17, 2025
Always takes the time to listen to my health concerns.
5.0
April 16, 2025
Friendly, informative and on time!
5.0
April 4, 2025
He is outstanding. He listens to you he cares about you and he does everything in his power to get you well or at least more comfortable than you are. I can’t imagine him not being my doctor. If he ever left, I would go with him because I never want any other doctor Besides him he gave me two Cortizone shots yesterday that were so desperately needed and today I feel so much better than I did and he did them not because I begged for them, but because he knew I needed them and he did them in his way, which is most important. He also has an MMA that it is super superior above all MAs and I am grateful to have them both taking care of me because I hold them in the highest regard.
4.0
April 3, 2025
Very good
5.0
April 2, 2025
Dr. Boland is exxellent.
5.0
April 1, 2025
Dr Boland’s unique expertise is infinitely valuable !! Dr Boland is a fantastic asset to UCLA.
5.0
March 28, 2025
Saw the doctor on time and discussed health issues openly.
5.0
March 14, 2025
Dr Boland is very professional and cares about my health and wellbeing.
5.0
March 12, 2025
Good Doctor
5.0
March 6, 2025
He always listens to me and responds to all my concerns!
5.0
March 6, 2025
Dr Bolan’s was kind, transparent, communicative, and engaging.
5.0
March 5, 2025
I have never in my life met such a fantastic expert sports-medicine doctor as Dr. Boland!
5.0
February 21, 2025
Dr Nelson Boland is an excellent doctor who listens to his patients and always answers their questions.
5.0
February 20, 2025
He explained everything very well and I understand further steps to be taken.
5.0
February 19, 2025
Punctual , pleasant, expert!
5.0
February 18, 2025
Dr Boland is the best sports medicine Doctor I ever had in my life.
5.0
February 18, 2025
Dr. Boland is a caring provider and always listens to my concerns about my health both physically and mentally.
5.0
February 13, 2025
He takes the time to listen and gives thoughtful advice
5.0
February 12, 2025
On time Communication excellent Friendly
5.0
February 10, 2025
He takes such good care of me, listens to my questions and follows through with solutions!
5.0
February 10, 2025
Met all what I was there for
5.0
February 7, 2025
Dr. Boland is great.
5.0
February 6, 2025
Dr Boland is awesome. He made me feel welcome and comfortable which I really appreciated. Happy to have him as my new PCP!
5.0
February 6, 2025
Very friendly and efficient. Always a good experience here
5.0
February 6, 2025
Felt very satisfied, thorough blood panel and over all, very happy.
5.0
February 5, 2025
Doctor Boland is a great doctor… and an Outstanding person👍
5.0
February 3, 2025
Dr. Boland was very helpful and had a very pleasant demeanor and energy. ! So glad he was recommended to me
5.0
February 3, 2025
knowledge, professional, friendly
5.0
February 3, 2025
Efficient and on time.
5.0
January 30, 2025
Dr. Boland was very kind and thorough. He gave me the information I needed and let me make my own decisions about my health care.
5.0
January 27, 2025
Absolutely reassuring and professional.
5.0
January 27, 2025
He is the best! He listened to my complaints and we came up with solutions.
5.0
January 22, 2025
Dr. Boland is an exceptional communicator with a warm, friendly demeanor.
5.0
January 22, 2025
Dr. BOLAND is always thorough. We discussed options from my recent surgeon visit. He has great bedside manner and I enjoy meeting with him.
5.0
January 21, 2025
Dr Boland always listens to my health needs and address’ them in a professional manner.
5.0
January 7, 2025
Dr Boland is the BEST! In fact, he is the best sports medicine doctor I ever met in my entire life.
5.0
January 2, 2025
excellent
5.0
January 2, 2025
Very accommodating with appointments. Great doctor overall. Wonderful staff
5.0
January 2, 2025
Very attentive and knowledgeable
5.0
December 25, 2024
Yearly physical. Addressed all my concerns.
5.0
December 20, 2024
The video call was very helpful and the doctor was kind and friendly
5.0
December 12, 2024
He is excellent. Communicates well, cares, knowledgeable, and authentic.
5.0
December 11, 2024
Dr. Boland is patient, knowledgeable, and respectful. A great listener. Thank you!
5.0
December 5, 2024
Efficient, knowledgeable, addressed all my questions.
5.0
December 4, 2024
Dr. Boland as always is professional and exemplary.
5.0
December 4, 2024
Very thoughtful caring Dr
5.0
December 3, 2024
Dr Boland is the very best sports medicine Doctor, that i have ever met in my lifetime !
5.0
December 3, 2024
Punctual, knowledgeable
5.0
December 2, 2024
Dr Boland is very caring about my health and I am simply grateful.
5.0
November 25, 2024
Video visit ok a bit late but ok. All went well
5.0
November 22, 2024
Very good meet and greet and gained some good information
5.0
November 21, 2024
He was attentive, kind and knowledgeable. He answered my questions throughly.
5.0
November 21, 2024
Dr is always kind and attentive. He is very knowledgeable about health issues and takes his time with me. He’s great!
5.0
November 19, 2024
Dr. Boland always cares about how I am doing both physically and mentally.
5.0
November 16, 2024
Everything I expected
5.0
November 15, 2024
Dr. Nelson Boland is an excellent physician and I could never recommend him highly enough. Very professional yet down to earth and someone a patient can easily talk to and trust.
5.0
November 15, 2024
I really appreciate Dr. Boland I think UCLA should have an automatic message sent whenever some one is coming in for a physical to fast for whatever is the appropriate time when blood is being drawn.
5.0
November 14, 2024
Great Bedside manner.
3.0
November 14, 2024
He was late, rushed, and I was left with unanswered questions.
5.0
November 14, 2024
He answered all my questions and I am very satisfied with my plans going forward.
5.0
November 14, 2024
Knowledgeable, respectful, clinician. Great visit.
3.0
November 13, 2024
Since he didn’t have any test results back there wasn’t much he could tell me. It was fairly quick.
5.0
November 13, 2024
He’s the best. (Dr. Boland)
5.0
November 8, 2024
Helped me a great deal - Got right to my problem- Solved it ! Extremely impressed & 😀
5.0
November 5, 2024
Expert - engaging - efficient!
5.0
November 4, 2024
It was great. I felt comfortable with the front desk associates to the nice man that took my vitals to the doctor who i could tell was listening to me.
5.0
November 4, 2024
Knowledgeable and patient addressing all issues
5.0
November 4, 2024
Very happy with my Doctor
5.0
November 1, 2024
Good experience. All issues addressed.
5.0
October 31, 2024
Professional, friendly and took care my problem.
5.0
October 31, 2024
Punctual and professional
5.0
October 31, 2024
Dr Boland spent good quality time with me. Good friendly and a comfortable approach.
5.0
October 31, 2024
Took the time to listen. Knows who I am
5.0
October 30, 2024
Knowledgeable
5.0
October 29, 2024
Excellent
5.0
October 29, 2024
Very happy with Dr. Boland. Top marks.
5.0
October 28, 2024
Great!
5.0
October 28, 2024
Prompt, friendly, listened well
5.0
October 24, 2024
I reviewed MRI results with Dr Boland and learned that I had my first “arthritis flare”. I have some worn cartilage and a small tear in a meniscus but nothing too serious. Dr Boland did a terrific job of explaining the clinical situation and next steps I may want to consider. Plus he encouraged me to maintain my physical activity to keep up my strength. Overall a very good discussion.
5.0
October 23, 2024
Listened carefully to my concerns. Took time to go over everything. In time.
5.0
October 18, 2024
On time, friendly, professional- answered all my questions- great experience!
5.0
October 18, 2024
Could get an appointment in a reasonable time. He was punctual and professional.
5.0
October 14, 2024
Excellent care and follow up. Good communicator. Outlines my options and created PT referral.
5.0
October 14, 2024
Dr. Boland has a great manner about him and was very knowledgeable and helpful on the issues discussed. I would recommend him to a friend.