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Dr. Mark Nelson, MD
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.
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Dr. Nelson's Office Locations
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Office2245 S 19th St # 200, Tacoma, WA 98405 Directions (253) 572-1444
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Office3773 Martin Way E Ste C101, Olympia, WA 98506 Directions (360) 878-8906
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Office7516 W Deschutes Pl Ste B, Kennewick, WA 99336 Directions (509) 596-0952
Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals
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Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
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Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.
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View All Accepted Carriers
- AARP
- Aetna
- AlaskaCare Health Plans
- American Family Insurance
- Anthem
- Assurant Health
- Bankers Life and Casualty
- Benefit Management
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Bridgespan
- Buckeye Community Health Plan
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carpenters Trusts
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna
- Community Health Network of WA
- CorVel
- Coventry Health Care
- Curative
- First Choice Health
- First Health
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Group Health Cooperative (GHC)
- Health Net
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente
- LifeWise
- Midwest Health Plan
- Moda Health
- Molina Healthcare
- Mutual of Omaha
- ODS Health Plan
- Premera Blue Cross
- Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Regence Blue Shield of Washington
- Triwest
- UnitedHealthCare
- US Family Health Plan
- WellPoint
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About Dr. Mark Nelson, MD
- Ophthalmology
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- 31 years of experience
- English, German
- 1689647109
Education & Certifications
- Wills Eye Hospital
- Madigan Army Medical Center
- Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
- Ophthalmology
A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Nelson accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. Nelson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
Dr. Nelson works at
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.
Dr. Nelson speaks German.
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.
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.