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Dr. Garth Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 67
Dr. Garth Nelson, MD
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Dr. Garth Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fort Collins, CO.
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Dr. Garth Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 67
Fort Collins, CO
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Garth Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fort Collins, CO.

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Dr. Nelson graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1983 and completed a residency at University of Michigan / Ann Arbor.Dr. Garth Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fort Collins, CO and has 41 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Poudre Valley Hospital. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Chondromalacia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients.

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Chondromalacia
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Baker’s Cyst
Chondromalacia
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Baker’s Cyst
Chondromalacia
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Baker’s Cyst
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Rotator Cuff Tear
Arthrocentesis
Steroid Injection
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Broken Arm
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
ACL Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Facet Blocks
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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  • Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II

Locations

  1. 1 Garth C. Nelson M.D.
    1020 Luke St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
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4.6
Based on 18 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Mar 28, 2024
Dr. Nelson repaired both my shoulders for rotaor cuff tears.
Val Fischer-Pallansch — Mar 28, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
    1983
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • University of Michigan
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Michigan / Ann Arbor
    1988
Residency Hospital
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Dr. Garth Nelson, MD is affiliated with Poudre Valley Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Poudre Valley Hospital

    1024 S Lemay Ave, Fort Collins, CO