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Dr. Joseph L Nelson MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(43)
1802 Braeburn Dr Salem VA, 24153
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4/5

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Dr. Joseph Nelson is a gastroenterologist practicing in Salem, VA. Dr. Nelson specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Nelson performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1978

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 39 years of experience

Treatments

  • Acid Reflux
  • Diarrhea
  • Pain

Dr. Joseph L Nelson MD's Practice location

Practice At 1802 Braeburn Dr

1802 Braeburn Dr -
Salem, VA 24153
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New patients: 540-772-3743, 540-772-3400, 540-772-3511
Fax: 540-725-5016, 540-725-5067

Practice At 1906 Braeburn Dr Valley Gastroenterology Of Sw Va

1906 Braeburn Dr Valley Gastroenterol -
Salem, VA 24153
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New patients: 540-772-5970
Fax: 540-776-2023

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Patient Experience with Dr. Nelson


4.0

Based on 43 reviews

Dr. Joseph L Nelson MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 43 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist 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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LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTERl

1900 ELECTRIC ROAD SALEM VA 24153

Head southeast on Braeburn Drive 481 ft
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CARILION ROANOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

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CARILION FRANKLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

180 FLOYD AVENUE ROCKY MOUNT VA 24151

Head northwest on Braeburn Drive 819 ft
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Take the ramp on the right 1076 ft
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LEWISGALE MEDICAL CENTERl

1900 ELECTRIC ROAD SALEM VA 24153

Head west on Braeburn Drive 487 ft
Turn left 135 ft
Turn right 591 ft
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CARILION ROANOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

1906 BELLEVIEW AVENUE, SE ROANOKE VA 24014

Head east on Braeburn Drive 712 ft
Turn left onto Keagy Road 317 ft
Continue right onto Keagy Road 730 ft
Make a slight right onto Apperson Drive (US 11) 376 ft
Continue straight onto Brandon Avenue Southwest (US 11) 3.2 mi
Keep right at the fork onto Brandon Avenue Southwest 1.1 mi
Go straight onto McClanahan Street Southwest 2165 ft
Turn left onto South Jefferson Street 732 ft
Turn right onto Flannagan Drive 126 ft
Turn left 248 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

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CARILION FRANKLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

180 FLOYD AVENUE ROCKY MOUNT VA 24151

Head east on Braeburn Drive 712 ft
Turn left onto Keagy Road 317 ft
Continue right onto Keagy Road 730 ft
Make a slight right onto Apperson Drive (US 11) 376 ft
Continue straight onto Brandon Avenue Southwest (US 11) 3.2 mi
Keep right at the fork onto Brandon Avenue Southwest 2504 ft
Turn right onto 23rd Street Southwest 267 ft
Keep left at the fork onto 23rd Street Southwest 919 ft
Turn right onto Colonial Avenue Southwest (SR 720) 510 ft
Take the ramp on the left 1153 ft
Merge left onto US 220 20.1 mi
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Turn right onto Floyd Avenue 308 ft
Keep left at the fork onto Taliafarro Street 78 ft
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