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Dr. Joel Nelson, MD

Urology* Age 64
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Dr. Joel Nelson, MD is an Urologist in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Dr. Joel Nelson, MD

Urology* Age 64
Pittsburgh, PA
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Dr. Joel Nelson, MD is an Urologist in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Dr. Joel Nelson, MD is an Urologist in Pittsburgh, PA. They graduated from Northwestern University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Passavant-McCandless, Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital and Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Prostate Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Urology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Explains Conditions Well

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Prostate Cancer
Uroflowmetry
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Prostate Cancer
Uroflowmetry
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Prostate Cancer
Uroflowmetry
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Urethral Stricture
Urinary Incontinence
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Prostate Removal
Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
Vasectomy
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Stones
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Prostatitis
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
End-Stage Renal Disease
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Erectile Dysfunction
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney Stones
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Polyuria
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Prostate Carcinoma
Prostate Cyst
Prostatitis
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Urethra Cancer
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Bladder Surgery
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cystotomy
Dipstick Urinalysis
Gonorrhea Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening
Resection of Bladder Neck
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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  • Personal Choice PPO
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  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • BCBS PPO
    KeystoneBlue
    myBlue Access EPO
    PPOBlue PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Parnter Network Plans HMO
    Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
    Premium Network Plans PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Upp Dept of Urology-Shadyside
    5200 Centre Ave Ste 209, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 605-3030

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Jul 06, 2020
Does dr. Nelson do his own surgery or does he have his students
— Jul 06, 2020
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Specialties*
Urology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Urology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Joel Nelson, MD is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Passavant-McCandless, Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital and Conemaugh Nason Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joel Nelson, MD holds board certification in Urology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA

  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA

  • Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital

    1613 Oakwood St, Bedford, VA

  • Conemaugh Nason Medical Center

    105 Nason Dr, Roaring Spring, PA