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Dr. Richard Nelson, DO

Colorectal Surgery* Age 51
Dr. Richard Nelson, DO
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Dr. Richard Nelson, DO is a Colorectal Surgeon in Grants Pass, OR.
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Dr. Richard Nelson, DO

Colorectal Surgery* Age 51
Grants Pass, OR
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Richard Nelson, DO is a Colorectal Surgeon in Grants Pass, OR.

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Dr. Richard Nelson, DO is a Colorectal Surgeon in Grants Pass, OR and has 22 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. They currently practice at Asante Physician Partners and are affiliated with Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center and Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Nelson also speaks Portuguese. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colorectal Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Rectal Prolapse
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal Prolapse
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Bladder Surgery
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Meniscus Surgery
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Asante Physician Partners
    537 Union Ave Fl 22, Grants Pass, OR 97527
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Nov 17, 2018
Very caring personable and available. Has treated my grandmother and myself (unfortunately) however he has made the process easier for the state of mind and professionalism. A+ in our families book!
— Nov 17, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Portuguese
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Specialties*
Colorectal Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Nelson, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Nelson, DO is affiliated with Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center and Asante Three Rivers Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Nelson, DO holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center

    2825 E Barnett Rd, Medford, OR

  • Asante Three Rivers Medical Center

    500 SW Ramsey Ave, Grants Pass, OR