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Dr. John Doug Nelson M.D.

Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine

2/5(2)
2359 Springs Rd Ne Hickory NC, 28601
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Dr. John Nelson practices Geriatric Medicine in Hickory, NC. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Nelson works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.

Education and Training

La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1983

Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 1983

Board Certification

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine

Provider Details

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Dr. John Doug Nelson M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 2359 Springs Rd Ne

2359 Springs Rd Ne -
Hickory, NC 28601
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New patients: 828-256-9853
Fax: 828-256-1255

90 SOUTHSIDE AVE -
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
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New patients: 828-277-4810

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Dr. John Doug Nelson M.D. has a rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Geriatrician in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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