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Dr. Charles Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Charles Nelson, MD
4.0 (42 Ratings)

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Dr. Charles Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Charles Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 59
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Charles Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. Nelson graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Dr. Charles Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Chester County Hospital, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Avascular Necrosis and Osteoarthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Avascular Necrosis
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Avascular Necrosis
Osteoarthritis
Joint Pain
Avascular Necrosis
Osteoarthritis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Bursitis
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Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Low Back Pain
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Back Pain
Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Partial Knee Replacement
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Knee Dislocation
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Labral Repair
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Peripheral Nerve Block
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement

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Locations

  1. 1 Penn Medicine at University City-Apothecary
    3737 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 662-3340
  2. 2 Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
    51 N 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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  3. 3 Trustees of the Univ of PA
    250 King of Prussia Rd, Radnor, PA 19087
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1 Star (9)

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Patient Reviews
Aug 30, 2024
One of the most personal people and Doctor, I’ve had the pleasure to know. Checked on me before and after surgery. Truly a caring physician. I have recommended others to him. Replaced both my hips. Fantastic work!
Jerry Galloway — Aug 30, 2024
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    1992
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Avascular Necrosis and Osteoarthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Charles Nelson, MD is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Chester County Hospital, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Pennsylvania Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Charles Nelson, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Chester County Hospital

    701 E Marshall St, West Chester, PA

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    51 N 39th St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Pennsylvania Hospital

    800 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA