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Dr. Christopher Nelson, MD
Critical Care Surgery* Age 50
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Dr. Christopher Nelson, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Columbia, MO.
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Dr. Christopher Nelson, MD

Critical Care Surgery* Age 50
Columbia, MO
Accepting new patients
Dr. Christopher Nelson, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Columbia, MO.
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Dr. Christopher Nelson, MD is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Columbia, MO. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Boone Hospital Center and University of Missouri Health Care. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Burn Injuries, Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Rib Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

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Wound Repair
Burn Injuries
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Wound Repair
Burn Injuries
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Rib Fracture
Appendicitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ileus
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Pelvic Abscess
Gallstones
Gallbladder Removal
Second-Degree Burns
Tracheal Surgery
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Thoracentesis
Colectomy
Pleural Effusion
Abdominal Pain
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Fistula
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Preferred Options-MO PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Alliance EPO
  • Preferred Care Blue PPO
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Curators of the University of Missouri
    1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212

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Specialties*
General Surgery
Critical Care Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Burn Injuries, Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Rib Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Nelson, MD is affiliated with Boone Hospital Center and University of Missouri Health Care.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Nelson, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Education
Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Boone Hospital Center

    1600 E Broadway, Columbia, MO

  • University of Missouri Health Care

    1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO

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