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Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 39
Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Orange, CT.
Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 39
Orange, CT
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Orange, CT.

About Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD

Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Orange, CT. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Connecticut Orthopaedics and is affiliated with Midstate Medical Center, Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Miner's Knee, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Limb Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Limb Pain
Steroid Injection
Knee Replacement
Arthrocentesis
Low Back Pain
Hip Replacement
Hip Tendinitis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Bursitis of Hip
Bursitis
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Difficulty With Walking
Knee Osteophyte
Femur Fracture
Radiculopathy
Gait Abnormality
Hip Fracture
Avascular Necrosis
Femoral Neck Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Hip Sprain
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Knee Fracture
Spinal Stenosis
Wound Repair
Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Meniscus Tear
Spondylolisthesis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Ligament Tears
Baker’s Cyst
Internal Derangement of Knee
Partial Knee Replacement
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Osteopenia
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Degenerative Disc Disease
Sciatica
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Patellar Disorders
Gout
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Piriformis Syndrome
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Osteomyelitis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Fracture
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Snapping Hip
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Sclerosis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Femur or Knee
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Impingement Procedure
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Patella Resurfacing
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Complete PPO Plus
  • Freedom
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
    Passage HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • BlueCare - CT HMO
    Century Preferred-CT PPO
    Pathway X Enhanced (Ind -)-CT HMO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Open Access Plus
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HIP Prime HMO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO

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Dec 08, 2025
Not only is he an orthopedic master!He is a wonderful human being. he is kind and caring. He makes you feel like he has all the time in the world just for you. He’s a great listener. He is patient with his responses. and knowledgeable. I had a wonderful patient experience for the past three months and would consider my surgery a successful outcome.
— Dec 08, 2025
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Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis of Knee, Miner's Knee, Osteoarthritis of Hip and Limb Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD is affiliated with Midstate Medical Center, Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital.

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

Training & Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Stephen Nelson, MD Practices

  • Midstate Medical Center

    435 Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, New Haven, CT

  • Bridgeport Hospital

    267 Grant St, Bridgeport, CT

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