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Dr. James Nelson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 70
Dr. James Nelson, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. James Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Rocky Mount, NC.
Dr. James Nelson, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. James Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 70
Rocky Mount, NC
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. James Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Rocky Mount, NC.

About Dr. James Nelson, MD

Dr. Nelson graduated from East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at Emory University Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. James Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Rocky Mount, NC and has 40 years experience. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Limb Pain, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Degenerative Disc Disease, Osteoarthritis, Wrist Sprain or Strain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Osteoarthritis of Spine 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
Limb Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Steroid Injection
Arthrocentesis
Osteoarthritis
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Broken Arm
Back Pain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Low Back Pain
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Difficulty With Walking
Trigger Finger
Humerus Fracture
Gait Abnormality
Clavicle Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis
Trigger Finger Release
Shoulder Fracture
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Herniated Disc
Chronic Neck Pain
Spinal Osteophyte
Wrist Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Gout
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Rib Fracture
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Sciatica
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Bursitis
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Foot Fracture
Bursitis of Hip
Hip Tendinitis
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Hip Replacement
Neuroplasty
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Knee Replacement
Ankle Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Carpal Tunnel Release
Bunion
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Knee Sprain
Patellar Disorders
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Baker’s Cyst
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Foot Sprain
Patellar Dislocation
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Chondromalacia
Chronic Osteomyelitis
Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Schmorl's Nodes
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Torticollis
De Quervain's Release
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Total Hip Replacement
Wrist Replacement

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • BlueOptions PPO
    Blue Value PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO

Where Dr. James Nelson, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 UNC Orthopedics at Nash
    600 Nash Medical Arts Mall, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
  2. 2 Rocky Mount Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Center PLLC
    220 Nash Medical Arts Mall, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
  3. 3 UNC Health Nash
    2460 Curtis Ellis Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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Apr 28, 2021
Great!!!!!!! Dr. Nelson he's such a pleasant person to talk to about your condition very patient.
Mrs. C. Bryant — Apr 28, 2021
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Meet Dr. James Nelson, MD

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Orthopedic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Nelson's Practice

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

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Limb Pain, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Degenerative Disc Disease, Osteoarthritis, Wrist Sprain or Strain, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Osteoarthritis of Spine. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Nelson, MD is affiliated with Nash General Hospital.

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
    1986
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.
Residency Hospital
  • Emory University Hosp, General Surgery
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. James Nelson, MD Practices

  • Nash General Hospital

    2460 Curtis Ellis Dr, Rocky Mount, NC

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