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Dr. Karen Nelson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 62
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Dr. Karen Nelson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 62
Waukesha, WI
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Karen Nelson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Waukesha, WI.

About

Dr. Nelson graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Karen Nelson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Waukesha, WI and has 33 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Pharyngitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Common Cold
Confusion
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
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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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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
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Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neurogenic Bladder
Newborn Jaundice
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Swine Flu
Tension Headache
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
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 Counseling
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
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
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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  • Blue PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
  • Blue Preferred Network-WI
    Blue Priority X Indiv DirectAccess - WI POS
    Blue Preferred - WI POS
  • Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
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    Choice Plus POS
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Waukesha Family Practice Center
    210 NW Barstow St Ste 201, Waukesha, WI 53188
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (262) 548-6903
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 20:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 20:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Holy Family Memorial Inc
    1650 S 41st St, Manitowoc, WI 54220
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (920) 320-2436
  3. 3 Center for Discovery Milwaukee
    312 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 828-1800

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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. Karen Nelson, MD is affiliated with Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital

    2300 Western Ave, Manitowoc, WI