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Dr. Joel Nilsson, MD
Overview of Dr. Joel Nilsson, MD
Dr. Joel Nilsson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Nilsson, completed a residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Nilsson an average 4.1 star rating.
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Dr. Nilsson's Office Locations
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Brown Hand Center San Antonio18518 Hardy Oak Blvd Ste 205, San Antonio, TX 78258 Directions (210) 481-1700
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Jose E Salinas MD PA540 Madison Oak Dr Ste 260, San Antonio, TX 78258 Directions (210) 481-1700
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North Central Baptist Hospital520 Madison Oak Dr, San Antonio, TX 78258 Directions (210) 297-7400
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Richard E Duey MD PA110 E Bandera Rd, Boerne, TX 78006 Directions (210) 481-1700
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- Baptist Medical Center
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About Dr. Joel Nilsson, MD
- Orthopedic Surgery
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- 30 years of experience
- English
- 1487633384
Education & Certifications
- Walter Reed Hand Fell
- William Beaumont Army Medical Center
- Tripler Army Medical Center
- Georgetown University School of Medicine
- Wheaton College
- Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
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