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Dr. Richard Nelson, DO
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 50
Dr. Richard Nelson, DO

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Nelson, DO is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Bettendorf, IA.
Dr. Richard Nelson, DO

Dr. Richard Nelson, DO

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 50
Bettendorf, IA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Richard Nelson, DO is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Bettendorf, IA.
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About Dr. Richard Nelson, DO

Dr. Nelson graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Richard Nelson, DO is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Bettendorf, IA and has 23 years experience. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Thyrotoxicosis, Hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, Thyroid Eye Disease, Hypercalcemia, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Calcium Metabolism Disorders, Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Goiter, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Leg and Foot Ulcers, Secondary Hyperparathyroidism, Endocrine Gland Cancer, Diabetic Polyneuropathy, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Cyst, Hyperprolactinemia, Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus, Gestational Diabetes, Diabetes Type 2, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Mineral Metabolism Disorders, Adrenal Gland Diseases, Vitamin_Deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism and Vitamin D Deficiency among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Diabetes Counseling
Thyrotoxicosis
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes Counseling
Thyrotoxicosis
Hyperthyroidism
Graves' Disease
Thyroid Eye Disease
Hypercalcemia
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroid Cancer
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Goiter
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Osteoporosis
Thyroid Cyst
Hyperprolactinemia
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Gestational Diabetes
Diabetes Type 2
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Vitamin_Deficiency
Hypoparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Hypothyroidism
Diabetes Type 1
Pheochromocytoma
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Thyroiditis
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Pituitary Tumor
Hypothalamus Cancer
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Hashimoto's Disease
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Adrenal Insufficiency
Osteopenia
Hypogonadism
Testicular Dysfunction
Hypopituitarism
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Malaise and Fatigue
Cushing's Syndrome
Adrenogenital Disorders
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Obesity
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Hypoglycemia
Dyslipidemia
Hyperlipidemia
Abnormal Thyroid
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acromegaly and Gigantism
Acute Thyroiditis
Amenorrhea
Carcinoid Syndrome
Chronic Thyroiditis
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Congenital Hypothyroidism with Diffuse Goiter
Congenital Hypothyroidism without Goiter
Conn's Syndrome
Craniopharyngioma
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Coma
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Drug Induced Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Drug Induced Thyroiditis
Female Infertility
Gynecomastia
Hyperaldosteronism
Hyperandrogenization Syndrome
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism
Iodine Deficiency
Klinefelter Syndrome
Lipedema
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Lipid Disorders
Long COVID Disorder
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Male Infertility
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Menstrual Disorders
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Morbid Obesity
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 1 (MEN 1)
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type 2A (MEN 2A)
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopetrosis
Overweight
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Peripheral Edema
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)
Proteinuria
Rickets
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
Secondary Hypertension
Subacute Thyroiditis
Symptomatic Menopause
Thyroid Atrophy
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Turner Syndrome
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Cholesterol Screening
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound, Thyroid
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Aetna
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage

Where Dr. Richard Nelson, DO Sees Patients

  1. 1 Genesis Health System
    2535 Maplecrest Rd Ste 10, Bettendorf, IA 52722

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Meet Dr. Richard Nelson, DO

Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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FAQs About Dr. Nelson's Practice

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

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Thyrotoxicosis, Hyperthyroidism, Graves' Disease, Thyroid Eye Disease, Hypercalcemia, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Calcium Metabolism Disorders, Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Goiter, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Leg and Foot Ulcers, Secondary Hyperparathyroidism, Endocrine Gland Cancer, Diabetic Polyneuropathy, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Cyst, Hyperprolactinemia, Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus, Gestational Diabetes, Diabetes Type 2, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Mineral Metabolism Disorders, Adrenal Gland Diseases, Vitamin_Deficiency, Hypoparathyroidism and Vitamin D Deficiency. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Nelson, DO is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Trinity Bettendorf, Genesis Medical Center-Silvis, Genesis Medical Center, Aledo, Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street, Genesis Medical Center, Dewitt and Mercyone Clinton Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Nelson, DO holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2003
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Richard Nelson, DO Practices

  • UnityPoint Health-Trinity Bettendorf

    4500 Utica Ridge Rd, Bettendorf, IA

  • Genesis Medical Center-Silvis

    801 Illini Dr, Silvis, IL

  • Genesis Medical Center, Aledo

    409 NW 9th Ave, Aledo, IL

  • Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street

    1227 E Rusholme St, Davenport, IA

  • Genesis Medical Center, Dewitt

    1118 11th St, De Witt, IA

  • Mercyone Clinton Medical Center

    1410 N 4th St, Clinton, IA

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