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Dr. Robert Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Robert Nelson, MD
4.4 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Robert Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Riverdale, GA.
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Dr. Robert Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 66
Riverdale, GA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Riverdale, GA.

About

Dr. Nelson graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at Cook County Hospital.Dr. Robert Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Riverdale, GA and has 40 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Southern Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nelson accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Limb Pain
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Limb Pain
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Limb Pain
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Joint Pain
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Chronic Neck Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sciatica
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Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Arthrocentesis
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Arm Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Humerus
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
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
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Spinal Nerve Block
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Replacement

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  • United Healthcare
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  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 Southern Regional Physician Management Group Orthopedic Surgery
    11 Upper Riverdale Rd SW, Riverdale, GA 30274
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4.4
Based on 9 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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Jan 12, 2022
He’s a great doctor .
Qiana Denis — Jan 12, 2022
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Cook County Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Robert Nelson, MD is affiliated with Southern Regional Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Southern Regional Medical Center

    11 Upper Riverdale Rd SW, Riverdale, GA