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Dr. Alan Nelson, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 77
Dr. Alan Nelson, MD
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Dr. Alan Nelson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Bridgeport, CT.
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Dr. Alan Nelson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 77
Bridgeport, CT
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alan Nelson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Bridgeport, CT.

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Dr. Nelson graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry. Dr. Alan Nelson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Bridgeport, CT and has 52 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Saint Vincent's Medical Center and Griffin Hospital. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nelson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Vitamin_Deficiency
Reflux Esophagitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Diarrhea
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Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Unexplained Weight Loss
Constipation
Celiac Disease
Dysphagia
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Colorectal Polyp
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Colon Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Giardiasis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Splenomegaly
Thiamin Deficiency
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vomiting Disorders
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Century Preferred-CT PPO
    BlueCare - CT HMO
    Pathway X Enhanced (Ind -)-CT HMO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • BlueCard PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Fairfield County Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology Associates PC
    4641 Main St Ste 1, Bridgeport, CT 06606
  2. 2 Robert D. Russo MD and Associa
    2660 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06606

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alan Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Inflammatory Bowel Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alan Nelson, MD is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Saint Vincent's Medical Center and Griffin Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alan Nelson, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Education
Medical Education
  • Georgetown University School of Dentistry
    1974
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, New Haven, CT

  • Bridgeport Hospital

    267 Grant St, Bridgeport, CT

  • Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

    1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise, ID

  • Saint Vincent's Medical Center

    2800 Main St, Bridgeport, CT

  • Griffin Hospital

    130 Division St, Derby, CT

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