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Dr. John Nelson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 61
Dr. John Nelson, MD
4.6 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. John Nelson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Dothan, AL.
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Dr. John Nelson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 61
Dothan, AL
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30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Nelson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Dothan, AL.

About

Dr. Nelson graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine. Dr. John Nelson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Dothan, AL and has 30 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Flowers Hospital and Southeast Health Medical Center. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Nelson's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Urinary Incontinence
Vitamin B Deficiency
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Constipation
Fever
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Joint Pain
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Pain
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Failure to Thrive
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Cluster Headache
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Kidney Infection
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nightmare Disorder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pharyngitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Second-Degree Burns
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tonsillitis
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • GA Employee Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Richard T Kennedy MD LLC
    2115 W Main St, Dothan, AL 36301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 793-6556

Patient Satisfaction

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4.6
Based on 11 Reviews
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Nov 18, 2023
I have been seeing Dr. Nelson over 10 years and he has accurately diagnosed and treated several of ailments. He has worked me in several times when an ailment happened and I needed immediate assistance.
— Nov 18, 2023
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Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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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: All Headaches (incl. Migraine). See more on Sharecare.

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

Yes, Dr. John Nelson, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Flowers Hospital

    4370 W Main St, Dothan, AL

  • Southeast Health Medical Center

    1108 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL