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Dr. Mark Nelson, MD

Gastroenterology*
5.0 (8)
Map Pin Small La Porte, IN
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Mark Nelson, MD

Dr. Mark Nelson, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in La Porte, IN. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 37 years of experience. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and is affiliated with Franciscan Health Michigan City. Patients rated Dr. Nelson an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Nelson works at Practice in La Porte, IN with other offices in Michigan City, IN. They frequently treat conditions like Abdominal Pain, Intestinal Ulcer and Gastric Ulcer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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

  1. 1
    Office
    900 I St Fl 2, La Porte, IN 46350 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 872-6566
  2. 2
    Dr Lovera Miller Healthpartners
    8865 W 400 N, Michigan City, IN 46360 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 872-6566
  3. 3
    Northwest Health - La Porte
    1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 326-1234

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  • Franciscan Health Michigan City

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Abdominal Pain
Intestinal Ulcer
Gastric Ulcer
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Mark Nelson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1891737763
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Il Hosps
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • University of Illinois College of Medicine
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    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.

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    Dr. Nelson has seen patients for Abdominal Pain, Intestinal Ulcer and Gastric Ulcer, 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.

    8 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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