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Dr. Karen Nelson, DO

Orthopedic Surgery
4.3 (6)
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Overview of Dr. Karen Nelson, DO

Dr. Karen Nelson, DO is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Las Vegas, NV. Patients rated Dr. Nelson an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Nelson works at Practice in Las Vegas, NV. 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
    2231 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (702) 383-2663
  2. 2
    Office
    4750 W Oakey Blvd Ste 2B, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (702) 724-8877
  3. 3
    University Medical Center
    1800 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (702) 383-2663

Hospital Affiliations
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  • University Medical Center

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Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
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Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
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Treatment frequency



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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain Chevron Icon
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) Chevron Icon
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Rib Fracture Chevron Icon
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Scapular Fracture Chevron Icon
Shoulder Dislocation Chevron Icon
Spinal Stenosis Chevron Icon
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear) Chevron Icon
Thoracic Compression Fracture Chevron Icon
Thoracic Spine Fracture Chevron Icon
Tibia and Fibula Fractures Chevron Icon
Wrist Fracture Chevron Icon
Arthrocentesis Chevron Icon
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn Chevron Icon
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Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open Chevron Icon
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
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Hip Replacement Chevron Icon
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Joint Drainage Chevron Icon
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
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Partial Hip Replacement Chevron Icon
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone Chevron Icon
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Shoulder Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
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Steroid Injection Chevron Icon
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
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    4.3
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    About Dr. Karen Nelson, DO

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1447660097
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