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Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 72
Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD
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Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Fort Smith, AR.
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Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 72
Fort Smith, AR
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42 years of experience
Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Fort Smith, AR.

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Dr. Nelson graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Fort Smith, AR and has 42 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Nausea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 2.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Nelson's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nausea
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Nausea
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Nausea
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Bronchitis
Constipation
Dehydration
Joint Pain
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Common Cold
Conduct Disorder
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cystic Fibrosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gonorrhea Infections
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Orchitis
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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
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Proteinuria
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sciatica
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Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Swine Flu
Tension Headache
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Advantage PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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  • BestChoice PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Qualchoice PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
    7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (479) 314-6248
  2. 2 Mercy Waldron
    1341 W 6th St, Waldron, AR 72958
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (479) 637-4135
  3. 3 Mercy Hospice
    6801 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (479) 573-3866
  4. 4 Mercy Hospital Paris
    500 E Academy St, Paris, AR 72855
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (479) 963-6101

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2.3
Based on 3 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Sep 26, 2021
Dr. Nelson looked out for my dad while he was in hospice care in 2017. When a parent is in hospice, you're naturally concerned about a lot of things--is your dad comfortable; is he over-medicated, etc. Dr. Nelson answered all of our questions thoroughly and with compassion, not just for my dad, but for all the family members as well. I think he was excellent.
Susan G. — Sep 26, 2021
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1982
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Board Certifications

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  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

    7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR