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Dr. Joel Nelson, MD

Urology*
5.0 (5)
Map Pin Small Pittsburgh, PA
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Overview of Dr. Joel Nelson, MD

Dr. Joel Nelson, MD is an Urology Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They graduated from Northwestern University and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Passavant - McCandless and Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Nelson an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Nelson works at Practice in Pittsburgh, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Prostate Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Nelson's Office Locations

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    Upp Dept of Urology-shadyside
    5200 Centre Ave Ste 209, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 605-3030

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • UPMC Presbyterian
  • UPMC Passavant - McCandless
  • Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Prostate Cancer
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Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Prostate Cancer
Uroflowmetry
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Urethral Stricture
Urinary Incontinence
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Prostate Removal
Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
Bladder Cancer
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Prostatitis
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Erectile Dysfunction
Kidney Stones
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Polyuria
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Prostate Carcinoma
Prostate Cyst
Prostatitis
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Urethra Cancer
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Dipstick Urinalysis
Gonorrhea Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Vasectomy
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    About Dr. Joel Nelson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Urology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1952379885
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Northwestern University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Urology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Nelson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Nelson has seen patients for Prostate Cancer, 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.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Nelson. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. 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.

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