Dr. John Thomas Nelson, MD
At a glance
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Aetna, Cigna · See all
Medical school listed
Medical school listed as University of Texas at San Antonio · See training
3 board certifications listed
American Board of Orthopaedics Surgery (ABOS), Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand (Caqh), +1 more · See credentials
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Specialty
Orthopedic Surgeon
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means.
Treatments & procedures
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Replacement
- Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release
- Thumb Arthritis
- Second Opinion
- shoulder arthritis and replacements
- rotator cuff and labral repair
- carpal tunnel syndrome
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- University of DallasUndergraduate
- University of Texas at San AntonioMedical school · medical degree
- Wayne State UniversityInternship
- William Beaumont HospitalResidency · Orthopaedic Surgery
- University of PittsburghFellowship · Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
- Centre Orthopédique SantyFellowship · Shoulder Arthroscopy; Shoulder Instability; Shoulder Replacement
Board certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedics Surgery (ABOS)Certification
- Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand (Caqh)Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedics Surgery (ABOS) Board CertificationCertification
About
Dr. John Thomas Nelson is an orthopedic surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina, with focused training in hand and upper extremity surgery as well as advanced shoulder procedures. His background includes a medical degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio, orthopaedic surgery residency at William Beaumont Hospital, and fellowships at the University of Pittsburgh and the Centre Orthopédique Santy in Lyon, France. His listed areas of care include rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement, ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release, thumb arthritis, and shoulder arthritis and instability.
- NPI
- 1578857652
- Primary taxonomy
- 207X00000X
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nelson’s specialty?
He is an orthopedic surgeon in Raleigh, NC, with training in hand, upper extremity, and shoulder surgery.
What procedures or conditions are listed for Dr. Nelson?
Listed services include rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement, ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release, thumb arthritis care, and treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome and shoulder arthritis.
Where does Dr. Nelson practice?
He practices at 3801 Wake Forest Rd Ste 220 in Raleigh, NC 27609.
What training does Dr. Nelson have?
He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas at San Antonio, completed orthopaedic surgery residency at William Beaumont Hospital, and completed fellowships at the University of Pittsburgh and Centre Orthopédique Santy.