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Dr. Eric Nelson, MD

General Surgery*
3.8 (24)
Map Pin Small Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Eric Nelson, MD

Dr. Eric Nelson, MD is a General Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN. They graduated from Loma Linda Medical School and is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital. Dr. Nelson, completed a residency at University of California Medical Center, Davis, Sacramento, CA - Chief Resident, General Surgery. Patients rated Dr. Nelson an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Nelson works at Practice in Chattanooga, TN. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Nelson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University Surgical Associates
    979 E 3rd St Ste 300, Chattanooga, TN 37403 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 267-0466
  2. 2
    Office
    1635 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 210, Chattanooga, TN 37421 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 757-0760
  3. 3
    Chi Memorial Chest and Lung Cancer Center
    2108 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 267-0466

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  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
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Gallbladder Removal

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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Small Intestine Cancer
Anoscopy
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Visceroptosis
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginectomy
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    3.8
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    Based on 24 ratings
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    About Dr. Eric Nelson, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1245497908
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga Campus
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of California Medical Center, Davis, Sacramento, CA - Chief Resident, General Surgery
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of California, Davis
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Loma Linda Medical School
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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