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Dr. Christopher Nelson, DO
Overview of Dr. Christopher Nelson, DO
Dr. Christopher Nelson, DO is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in West Des Moines, IA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with St. Anthony Regional Hospital, Guthrie County Hospital and UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Dr. Nelson, completed a residency at Michigan State University, Garden City Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Nelson an average 4.5 star rating.
Dr. Nelson works at
Dr. Nelson's Office Locations
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Office6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Directions (515) 224-1414Monday07:45 - 16:00
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Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medical Center1660 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Directions (515) 343-1000
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Iowa Methodist Medical Center1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309 Directions (515) 241-6212
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Orthopaedic Outpatient Surgery Center1600 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266 Directions (515) 224-5232
Hospital Affiliations
- St. Anthony Regional Hospital
- Guthrie County Hospital
- UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Experience & Treatment Frequency
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- Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Buckeye Community Health Plan
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health
- HAP Insurance
- Humana
- Midwest Health Plan
- MultiPlan
- Thrivent Financial
- Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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About Dr. Christopher Nelson, DO
- Orthopedic Surgery
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- 20 years of experience
- English
- 1740403500
Education & Certifications
- Washington University In St. Louis, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Michigan State University, Garden City Hospital
- Michigan State University, Garden City Hospital
- Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Orthopedic Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Nelson accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. Nelson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
Dr. Nelson works at
Dr. Nelson has seen patients for Snapping Hip and Hip Impingement, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nelson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
42 patients have reviewed Dr. Nelson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nelson.
Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Nelson, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Nelson appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.