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Dr. Howard Nelson, DDS

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
4.0 (8)
Map Pin Small Hagerstown, MD
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Howard Nelson, DDS

Dr. Howard Nelson, DDS is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Specialist in Hagerstown, MD. They specialize in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, has 28 years of experience. They graduated from Howard University / College Of Dentistry and is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital and Berkeley Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Nelson an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Nelson works at Practice in Hagerstown, MD with other offices in Martinsburg, WV and Frederick, MD. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and CareFirst 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
    Office
    1144 OPAL CT, Hagerstown, MD 21740 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 733-2500
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 15:00
  2. 2
    Drs. Russell Pike & Nelson PC
    1007 Sushruta Dr, Martinsburg, WV 25401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (304) 263-0991
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 15:00
  3. 3
    Office
    6550 Mercantile Dr E Ste 101, Frederick, MD 21703 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 694-0870
    Monday
    07:00 - 15:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 15:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 15:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Frederick Health Hospital
  • Berkeley Medical Center

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    • Aetna
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    • Cigna
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    • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
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    • United Concordia

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    About Dr. Howard Nelson, DDS

    Specialties
    • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1811067952
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Howard University Hospital In Washington, D.C.
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Howard University / College Of Dentistry
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • The University Of West Indies
    Undergraduate School

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