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Dr. Christopher D Nelson DO

Orthopedist | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

4/5(4)
311 S Clark St Suite 285 Carroll IA, 51401
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Dr. Christopher Nelson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Carroll, IA. Dr. Nelson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Nelson tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.

Education and Training

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 2004

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Dr. Christopher D Nelson DO's Practice location

Practice At 311 S Clark St Suite 285

311 S Clark St Suite 285 -
Carroll, IA 51401
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6001 WESTOWN PKWY -
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
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Dr. Christopher D Nelson DO has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist 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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