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Dr. Thomas Nelson, MD
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Dr. Thomas Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tucson, AZ.
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Dr. Thomas Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 66
Tucson, AZ
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tucson, AZ.

About

Dr. Nelson graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1986 and completed a residency at University of Minnesota. Dr. Thomas Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Tucson, AZ and has 40 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Carondelet Medical Group-Orthopedics and is affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Knee Tendinitis 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
Knee Tendinitis
Patellar Tendonitis
Joint Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Patellar Tendonitis
Joint Pain
Knee Tendinitis
Patellar Tendonitis
Meniscectomy
Limb Pain
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Knee Arthroscopy
Steroid Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Patellar Disorders
Hip Replacement
Arthrocentesis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Bursitis
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Coccygeal Pain
Sacrum Disorders
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Internal Derangement of Knee
Osteoarthritis
Miner's Knee
Wound Repair
Knee Replacement
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Hip Tendinitis
Bursitis of Hip
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Radiculopathy
Femur Fracture
Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Bunion
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Osteomyelitis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Ottos Pelvis
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Bunion Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Aetna
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    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna

Locations

  1. 1 Carondelet Medical Group-Orthopedics
    6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 415, Tucson, AZ 85710
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May 08, 2023
Dr Nelson is Unprofessional and rude he makes decisions based on money not what’s best for the patient.
Melissa Macias — May 08, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Knee Tendinitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Nelson, MD is affiliated with Saint Joseph's Hospital.

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

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    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.
Internship
  • HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
    1987
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of Minnesota
    1991
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic-Rochester
    1991
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Joseph's Hospital

    350 N Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ

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