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Dr. George Nelson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 41
Dr. George Nelson, MD
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Dr. George Nelson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Dothan, AL.
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Dr. George Nelson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 41
Dothan, AL
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14 years of experience
Dr. George Nelson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Dothan, AL.

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Dr. Nelson graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine. Dr. George Nelson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Dothan, AL and has 14 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Medical Center Enterprise, Flowers Hospital and Southeast Health Medical Center. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Abdominal Pain and Nausea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 34 times. Dr. Nelson's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heartburn
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Anemia
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Ascites
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colonoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Duodenal Cancer
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Gastritis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bowel Strangulation
Bronchiectasis
Bronchospasm
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Cholangitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Confusion
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cough
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Cyclical Vomiting
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophageal Diverticulum
Essential Tremor
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Gait Abnormality
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Insomnia
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Intestinal Fistula
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Abscess
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Meckel's Diverticulum
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Weakness
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pernicious Anemia
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Spleen Cyst
Splenic Infarct
Stomach Stenosis
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tremor
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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Immunization Administration
Liver Biopsy
Pancreas Surgeries
Proctosigmoidoscopy

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson
4.9
Based on 34 Reviews
5 Stars (32)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (1)

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Jan 18, 2025
Dr. Nelson is a good listener, compassionate and professional. He has worked with me and my husband on our issues, giving us excellent care through the diagnosis and treatment.
— Jan 18, 2025
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    2011
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Abdominal Pain and Nausea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. George Nelson, MD is affiliated with Medical Center Enterprise, Flowers Hospital and Southeast Health Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Medical Center Enterprise

    400 N Edwards St, Enterprise, AL

  • Flowers Hospital

    4370 W Main St, Dothan, AL

  • Southeast Health Medical Center

    1108 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL