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Dr. Paul Nelson, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 78
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Dr. Paul Nelson, MD is a Neurosurgeon in State College, PA.
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Dr. Paul Nelson, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 78
State College, PA
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience
Dr. Paul Nelson, MD is a Neurosurgeon in State College, PA.

About

Dr. Nelson graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine. Dr. Paul Nelson, MD is a Neurosurgeon in State College, PA and has 52 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Penn Highlands Huntingdon and Mount Nittany Medical Center. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nelson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Penn State Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Ctr
    1850 E Park Ave Ste 112, State College, PA 16803
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 865-3566
  2. 2 MSHMC-Rehab Hospital
    500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 243-1455

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Penn State University College of Medicine
    1972
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. Paul Nelson, MD is affiliated with Penn Highlands Huntingdon and Mount Nittany Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Paul Nelson, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Penn Highlands Huntingdon

    1225 Warm Springs Ave, Huntingdon, PA

  • Mount Nittany Medical Center

    1800 E Park Ave, State College, PA