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Dr. Alan Nelson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 75
Dr. Alan Nelson, MD
4.3 (27 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Alan Nelson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Bridgeport, CT.
Dr. Alan Nelson, MD
4.3 (27 Ratings)
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Dr. Alan Nelson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 75
Bridgeport, CT
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alan Nelson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Bridgeport, CT.

About

Dr. Nelson graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry. Dr. Alan Nelson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Bridgeport, CT and has 50 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County and are affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Ulcerative Colitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nelson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ulcerative Colitis
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
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Ulcerative Colitis
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Abdominal Pain
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Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Giardiasis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Thiamin Deficiency
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    660 Main St Ste 203, Bridgeport, CT 06604
  2. 2 Robert D. Russo MD and Associa
    2660 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06606
  3. 3 Fairfield County Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Associates PC
    4641 Main St Ste 1, Bridgeport, CT 06606

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4.3
Based on 27 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Apr 10, 2020
Dr. Nelson was my doc for over 30 years until I moved South. By far the best diagnostician ever. He is askilled and atrue doctor who listens and explains thoroughly. He is caring and it was difficult saying goodbye to him.His office staff was rude and dreadful. That I do not miss.
— Apr 10, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

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  • Georgetown University School of Dentistry
    1974
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Board Certifications

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  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alan Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Alan Nelson, MD is affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alan Nelson, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bridgeport Hospital

    267 Grant St, Bridgeport, CT