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Dr. James Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 68
Dr. James Nelson, MD
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Dr. James Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Rocky Mount, NC.
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Dr. James Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 68
Rocky Mount, NC
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. James Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Rocky Mount, NC.

About

Dr. Nelson graduated from East Carolina University. Dr. James Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Rocky Mount, NC and has 38 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Nash General Hospital. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Limb Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Arthrocentesis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Arthrocentesis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Arthrocentesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Replacement
Neuroplasty
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Neck
Chondromalacia
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
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 Valgum
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Neck Muscle Strain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
De Quervain's Release
Excision of Femur or Knee
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
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    Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
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  • Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Rocky Mount Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center PLLC
    220 Nash Medical Arts Mall, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (252) 937-4323
  2. 2 Nash UNC Health Care
    2460 Curtis Ellis Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (252) 443-8000
  3. 3 UNC Physicians Network LLC
    2000 Perimeter Park Dr Ste 200, Morrisville, NC 27560
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (252) 962-4450
  4. 4 UNC Orthopedics at Nash
    600 Nash Medical Arts Mall, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (252) 962-4450

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson
4.0
Based on 9 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Apr 29, 2021
Great!!!!!!! Dr. Nelson he's such a pleasant person to talk to about your condition very patient.
Mrs. C. Bryant — Apr 29, 2021
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • East Carolina University
    1986
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Board Certifications

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

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Limb Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Nelson, MD is affiliated with Nash General Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Nash General Hospital

    2460 Curtis Ellis Dr, Rocky Mount, NC