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Dr. John Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 71
Dr. John Nelson, MD
2.6 (25 Ratings)
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Dr. John Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Purchase, NY.
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Dr. John Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 71
Purchase, NY
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. John Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Purchase, NY.

About

Dr. Nelson graduated from MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY / GREAT FALLS. Dr. John Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Purchase, NY and has 45 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery, NYU Langone Hospitals, Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital, St John's Riverside Hospital, Phelps Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center, White Plains Hospital, Northern Westchester Hospital, North Shore University Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Lawrence, Staten Island University Hospital, Helen Hayes Hospital, Saint Joseph's Medical Center, Saratoga Hospital, Stamford Hospital and Westchester Medical Center. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Broken Arm and Scoliosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 2.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 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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Broken Arm
Scoliosis
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Broken Arm
Scoliosis
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Broken Arm
Scoliosis
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Bone Cancer
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Clavicle Fracture
Elbow Sprain
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Steroid Injection
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
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
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bunion
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Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clubfoot
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Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spina Bifida
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Torticollis
Whiplash
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Wrist Osteophyte
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Achilles Tenotomy
ACL Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
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Locations

  1. 1 Robert L. Cristofaro MD and John M. Nelson MD PC
    3010 Westchester Ave Ste 104, Purchase, NY 10577
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (914) 967-8708
  2. 2 Gastroenterology Hepatology Assoc.
    32 Strawberry Hill Ct, Stamford, CT 06902
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 276-7307
  3. 3 Advanced Psychiatric Perspectives PLLC
    175 Memorial Hwy Ste LL7, New Rochelle, NY 10801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (914) 632-4420

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2.6
Based on 25 Reviews
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1 Star (15)

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Sep 05, 2022
Have arthritic hips, took xray to immediately diagnois
Jeffrey T. wilkie — Sep 05, 2022
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY / GREAT FALLS
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Broken Arm and Scoliosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Nelson, MD is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery, NYU Langone Hospitals, Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital, St John's Riverside Hospital, Phelps Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, Newyork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center, White Plains Hospital, Northern Westchester Hospital, North Shore University Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Lawrence, Staten Island University Hospital, Helen Hayes Hospital, Saint Joseph's Medical Center, Saratoga Hospital, Stamford Hospital and Westchester Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    535 E 70th St, New York, NY

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, New York, NY

  • Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall

    70 Dubois St, Newburgh, NY

  • Vassar Brothers Medical Center

    45 Reade Pl, Poughkeepsie, NY

  • Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital

    16 Guion Pl, New Rochelle, NY

  • St John's Riverside Hospital

    976 N Broadway, Yonkers, NY

  • Phelps Hospital

    701 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY

  • Greenwich Hospital

    5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich, CT

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital

    1980 Crompond Rd, Cortlandt Manor, NY

  • Lankenau Medical Center

    100 E Lancaster Ave, Wynnewood, PA

  • White Plains Hospital

    41 E Post Rd, White Plains, NY

  • Northern Westchester Hospital

    400 E Main St, Mount Kisco, NY

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Lawrence

    55 Palmer Ave, Bronxville, NY

  • Staten Island University Hospital

    475 Seaview Ave, Staten Island, NY

  • Helen Hayes Hospital

    55 N Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY

  • Saint Joseph's Medical Center

    127 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY

  • Saratoga Hospital

    211 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY

  • Stamford Hospital

    1 Hospital Plz, Stamford, CT

  • Westchester Medical Center

    100 Woods Rd, Valhalla, NY