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Dr. Lynn Nelson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Lynn Nelson, MD
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Dr. Lynn Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fort Dodge, IA.
Dr. Lynn Nelson, MD
1.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Lynn Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 66
Fort Dodge, IA
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38 years of experience
Dr. Lynn Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fort Dodge, IA.

About Dr. Lynn Nelson, MD

Dr. Nelson graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Lynn Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Fort Dodge, IA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Iowa Specialty Hospitals And Clinics-Fort Dodge and is affiliated with Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond and Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Low Back Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Nelson's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Back Pain
Spondylolisthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Chronic Neck Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Herniated Disc
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Scoliosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Limb Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Spinal Fusion
Gait Abnormality
Spine Deformities
Joint Pain
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Bursitis
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Hip Tendinitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Miner's Knee
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Torticollis
Wrist Fracture
Anterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Arthrocentesis
Disc Replacement
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Herniated Disc Procedure
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Replacement Revision
Interlaminar Spacer
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Posterior Interbody Lumbar Fusion (ALIF)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Discectomy
Steroid Injection

Accepted Insurance Plans

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Sep 02, 2020
Rude, Rushed, Dismissive, Arrogant, Didn't Listen and Barely even examined me or went over my chart and referral records. Wouldn't even listen to my symptoms...
Fern — Sep 02, 2020
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Dr. Lynn Nelson, MD is affiliated with Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond and Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion.

Yes, Dr. Lynn Nelson, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
    1988
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
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    1993
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • NORTH KANSAS CITY HOSPITAL
    1994
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Lynn Nelson, MD Practices

  • Iowa Specialty Hospital Belmond

    403 1st St SE, Belmond, IA

  • Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics-Clarion

    1316 S Main St, Clarion, IA

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