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Dr. Russell Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 72
Dr. Russell Nelson, MD
3.2 (22 Ratings)
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Dr. Russell Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Thousand Oaks, CA.
Dr. Russell Nelson, MD
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Dr. Russell Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 72
Thousand Oaks, CA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. Russell Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Thousand Oaks, CA.

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Dr. Nelson graduated from Rush Medical College in 1977 and completed a residency at University of California.Dr. Russell Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Thousand Oaks, CA and has 47 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nelson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Broken Neck
Low Back Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Broken Neck
Low Back Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Back Pain
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Disorders
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Fusion
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Disc Replacement
Disc Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Joint Drainage
Kyphosis Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminectomy
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Surgery
Steroid Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Kaiser Permanente
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    Health Net
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Health Net of California
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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
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  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
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  • Blue Shield of California
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    Curative EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    250 Lombard St, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
  2. 2 Erik C. Spayde M.D.
    558 Saint Charles Dr Ste 200, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson
3.2
Based on 22 Reviews
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1 Star (10)

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Jun 20, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rush Medical College
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University Calif
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California
    1979
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic
    1983
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Russell Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Russell Nelson, MD is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Russell Nelson, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Los Robles Regional Medical Center

    215 W Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA