Dr. William P Nelson DO
Emergency Physician
1235 E Cherokee St Springfield MO, 65804About
Dr. William Nelson practices Emergency Medicine in Springfield, MO. Dr. Nelson assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Nelson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Nv Sch of Med, Reno Nv 1980
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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