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Dr. Mark Nelson, MD

Ophthalmology*

5.0 (3)

Tacoma, WA

Accepting new patients

31 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Mark Nelson, MD

Dr. Mark Nelson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Tacoma, WA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences and is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Nelson an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Nelson works at Practice in Tacoma, WA with other offices in Olympia, WA and Kennewick, WA. They frequently treat conditions like Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Retinal Vascular Occlusion along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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

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Office
2245 S 19th St # 200, Tacoma, WA 98405 Directions (253) 572-1444
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Office
3773 Martin Way E Ste C101, Olympia, WA 98506 Directions (360) 878-8906
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Office
7516 W Deschutes Pl Ste B, Kennewick, WA 99336 Directions (509) 596-0952

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MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital

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About Dr. Mark Nelson, MD

Specialties*

Ophthalmology
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Years of Experience

31 years of experience

Languages Spoken

English, German

NPI Number

1689647109

Education & Certifications

Fellowship

Wills Eye Hospital

Internship

Madigan Army Medical Center

Medical Education

Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology

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Is Dr. Mark Nelson, MD accepting new patients?

Dr. Mark Nelson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nelson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

Does Dr. Mark Nelson, MD accept my insurance?

Dr. Nelson accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Does Dr. Mark Nelson, MD offer telehealth services?

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

What practice does Dr. Mark Nelson, MD work with?

Dr. Nelson works at Practice in Tacoma, WA with other offices in Olympia, WA and Kennewick, WA. View the full addresses on Dr. Nelson’s profile.

What are common conditions Dr. Mark Nelson, MD treats?

Dr. Nelson has seen patients for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Retinal Vascular Occlusion, 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.

What languages does Dr. Mark Nelson, MD speak?

Dr. Nelson speaks German.

How do patients rate Dr. Mark Nelson, MD in reviews?

3 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.

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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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Dr. Mark Nelson, MD

Overview of Dr. Mark Nelson, MD

Dr. Nelson's Office Locations

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