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Dr. Clay Nelson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 38
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Dr. Clay Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Rocky Mount, NC.
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Dr. Clay Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 38
Rocky Mount, NC
Accepting new patients
Dr. Clay Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Rocky Mount, NC.

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Dr. Nelson graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Clay Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Rocky Mount, NC. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Humerus Fracture and Shoulder Fracture among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Humerus Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Joint Pain
Humerus Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Steroid Injection
Limb Pain
Arthrocentesis
Broken Arm
Pelvic Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Femoral Neck Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Gait Abnormality
Femur Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Hip Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Low Back Pain
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Shoulder Dislocation
Osteoarthritis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Bursitis
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Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Miner's Knee
Degenerative Disc Disease
Hip Replacement
Spinal Osteophyte
Back Pain
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Knee Sprain
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Neuroplasty
Spinal Stenosis
Herniated Disc
Internal Derangement of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Release
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Osteophyte
Rheumatoid Arthritis
AC Joint Injury
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Bone Cancer
Bursitis of Hip
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
De Quervain's Disease
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gout
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Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Spondylolisthesis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
  • Open Access Plus
  • BlueOptions PPO
    Blue Value PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 UNC Orthopedics at Nash
    600 Nash Medical Arts Mall, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
  2. 2 UNC Health Nash
    2460 Curtis Ellis Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
  3. 3 UNC Physicians Network LLC
    2000 Perimeter Park Dr Ste 200, Morrisville, NC 27560
  4. 4 UNC Internal Medicine & Pediatrics at Middlesex
    7540 Middlesex Corporate Pkwy, Middlesex, NC 27557

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Aug 11, 2025
Great at explaining options and making sure you’re comfortable with treatment. The office runs absolutely on time which is so refreshing.
— Aug 11, 2025
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Humerus Fracture and Shoulder Fracture. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Clay Nelson, MD is affiliated with Vidant Edgecombe Hospital, Carteret Health Care, Nash General Hospital, ECU Health North Hospital, ECU Health Medical Center, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Spartanburg Medical Center and WakeMed Raleigh Campus.

Yes, Dr. Clay Nelson, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • 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.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Vidant Edgecombe Hospital

    111 Hospital Dr, Tarboro, NC

  • Carteret Health Care

    3500 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC

  • Nash General Hospital

    2460 Curtis Ellis Dr, Rocky Mount, NC

  • ECU Health North Hospital

    250 Smith Church Rd, Roanoke Rapids, NC

  • ECU Health Medical Center

    2100 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC

  • Sentara Albemarle Medical Center

    1144 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC

  • Spartanburg Medical Center

    101 E Wood St, Spartanburg, SC

  • WakeMed Raleigh Campus

    3000 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC

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