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Dr. Leonard Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 70
Dr. Leonard Nelson, MD
3.2 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. Leonard Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Raleigh, NC.
Dr. Leonard Nelson, MD
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Dr. Leonard Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 70
Raleigh, NC
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Leonard Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Raleigh, NC.

About

Dr. Nelson graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at Greenville Memorial Medical Center.Dr. Leonard Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Raleigh, NC and has 40 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with ECU Health Medical Center. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nelson accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Wound Repair
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Wound Repair
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Herniated Disc
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection

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
    Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
  • Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
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  • Blue Value PPO
    Healthy Blue
    BlueOptions PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Raleigh Orthopaedic Therapy Services
    3001 Edwards Mill Rd Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
  2. 2 George J. Miller Orthopedic Surgery
    1207 Highland Dr, Washington, NC 27889
  3. 3 George J. Miller Orthopedic Surgery
    1207 Highland Dr, Washington, NC 27889

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson
3.2
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (8)

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Jun 14, 2021
I have an existing condition ankylosing spondylitis and 20 years ago today I cracked my spine six doctors turn the operation down Dr Nelson accepted it and 20 years later I'm doing as good as I could possibly be doing Dr Nelson is wonderful thank you for keeping me going without you I wouldn't be here 20 years later to say what I'm saying and to feel the way I feel you did a wonderful job I can no way say anything but good things about you! When you consider I had to have a complete back fusion this is just amazing that 20 years later I'm still here doing everything I did before thanks to you Dr Nelson thank you again
Joseph Maher — Jun 14, 2021
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Greenville Memorial Medical Center
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Greenville Memorial Medical Center
    1989
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • St Lukes Hospital
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Leonard Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Leonard Nelson, MD is affiliated with ECU Health Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • ECU Health Medical Center

    2100 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC