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Dr. Owen Nelson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 75
Dr. Owen Nelson, MD
Map Pin Small Belfast, ME
Dr. Owen Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Belfast, ME.
Dr. Owen Nelson, MD

Dr. Owen Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 75
Belfast, ME
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience
Dr. Owen Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Belfast, ME.
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About Dr. Owen Nelson, MD

Dr. Nelson graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1978 and completed a residency at Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Owen Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Belfast, ME and has 48 years experience. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle) 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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Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ankle Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ankle Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Ankle Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Joint Pain
Broken Arm
Fibular Fracture
Limb Pain
Hip Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Miner's Knee
Pelvic Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Knee Sprain
Bursitis
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Ankle Sprains and Strains
Osteoarthritis
Somatic Nerve Block
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Knee Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Block
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Steroid Injection
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Humerus Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Femur Fracture
Clavicle Fracture
Arthrocentesis
Neuroplasty
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Tenosynovitis
Knee Ligament Tears
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hip Tendinitis
Hip Replacement
Shoulder Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Patellar Disorders
Knee Replacement
Meniscus Tear
Ganglion Cyst
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Foot Sprain
Avascular Necrosis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
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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Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bunion
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Sprain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bunion Surgery
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
    Maines Choice - Preferred HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
  • Pathway-ME HMO
    Pathway Enhanced-ME POS
    Maine HMO
    Blue Choice-ME PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS

Where Dr. Owen Nelson, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Mainehealth Orthopedics And Sports Medicine-Belfast
    116 Northport Ave Ste 214, Belfast, ME 04915
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 930-6746
  2. 2 Mainehealth Waldo Hospital
    118 Northport Ave, Belfast, ME 04915
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (207) 338-2500

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Orthopedic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Nelson's Practice

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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. Owen Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Owen Nelson, MD is affiliated with Waldo County General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Owen Nelson, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
    1978
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.
Internship
  • David Grant USAF Medical Center
    1979
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Hershey Medical Center
    1983
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Kantonsspital
    1984
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Owen Nelson, MD Practices

  • Waldo County General Hospital

    118 Northport Ave, Belfast, ME

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