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Dr. Andrew Nelson, MD
Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Andrew Nelson, MD

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Dr. Andrew Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 63
New Britain, CT
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Andrew Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in New Britain, CT.
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Dr. Nelson graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at Boston University Medical Center|Boston University, Boston, Ma. Dr. Andrew Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in New Britain, CT and has 38 years experience. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like De Quervain's Disease and Joint Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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De Quervain's Disease
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
De Quervain's Disease
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Wrist Fracture
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Trigger Finger Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Steroid Injection
Excision of Ganglion
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis
De Quervain's Release
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Bursitis
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Elbow Sprain
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spine Disorders
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Arm Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Joint Drainage
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Somatic Nerve Block
Trigger Point Injection
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Anthem
  • Humana
  • CoreSource
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Medicare
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • United Healthcare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Meritain Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • GHI
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union WC
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Health Net
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicaid
  • Assurant Health
  • Connecticare
  • Oxford Health Plans

Locations

  1. 1 Starling Physicians PLLC
    1 Lake St, New Britain, CT 06052
  2. 2 The Hand to Shoulder Center LLC
    1320 W Main St, Waterbury, CT 06708
  3. 3 The Hospital of Central Connecticut
    100 Grand St, New Britain, CT 06052
  4. 4 Starling Physicians PLLC
    1210 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 06109

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(860) 832-4666

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Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Pediatric Hand Surgery
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Andrew Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: De Quervain's Disease and Joint Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Andrew Nelson, MD is affiliated with The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus.

Yes, Dr. Andrew Nelson, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • St. Elizabeth's Hospital|St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Boston, MA
    1989
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Boston University Medical Center|Boston University, Boston, Ma
    1993
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Ri|Rhode Island Hospital
    1998
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus

    100 Grand St, New Britain, CT

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