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Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 37
Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD
4.8 (43 Ratings)

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Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Wallingford, CT.
Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD
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Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 37
Wallingford, CT
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Wallingford, CT.

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Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Wallingford, CT. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hartford Hospital, Midstate Medical Center and Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Hip among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 43 times. Dr. Nelson's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Steroid Injection
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Steroid Injection
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Arthrocentesis
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Femur or Knee
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
    BluePPO HSA PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
  • Freedom
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
    Passage HMO
  • Century Preferred-CT PPO
    BlueCare - CT HMO
    Pathway X Enhanced (Ind -)-CT HMO
  • Complete PPO Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Aetna
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • HIP Prime HMO
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Connecticut Orthopaedics
    701 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
  2. 2 Temple P.T. & Life Sciences
    2408 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
  3. 3 Connecticut Orthopaedics
    2416 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
  4. 4 Connecticut Orthopaedics
    258 Broad St, Milford, CT 06460

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson
4.8
Based on 43 Reviews
5 Stars (40)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Nov 04, 2024
Excellant care surgeon to kitchen help at Midstate
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
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Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Hip. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD is affiliated with Hartford Hospital, Midstate Medical Center and Yale New Haven Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St, Hartford, CT

  • Midstate Medical Center

    435 Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, New Haven, CT