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Dr. Nelson Saldua, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
4.7 (89)
Map Pin Small Vancouver, WA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Nelson Saldua, MD

Dr. Nelson Saldua, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Vancouver, WA. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 21 years of experience. They graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and is affiliated with Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center.

Dr. Saldua works at Vancouver Clinic 87th Avenue Clinic in Vancouver, WA with other offices in San Diego, CA. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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. Saldua's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Vancouver Clinic Endoscopy Ctr
    700 NE 87th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98664 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (360) 397-3199
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    07:00 - 20:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 20:00
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    07:00 - 20:00
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    07:00 - 20:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 20:00
  2. 2
    800 NE Tenney Rd Ste 110-503, Vancouver, WA 98685 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 532-6400
  3. 3
    Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
    2211 NE 139th St, Vancouver, WA 98686 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (360) 882-2778
  4. 4
    U S Navy Med Ctr-orthopedics
    34800 Bob Wilson Dr Ste 112, San Diego, CA 92134 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 524-0146

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  • Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

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    About Dr. Nelson Saldua, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1376532093
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
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    • Naval Medical Center San Diego
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    Medical Education
    • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
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    Undergraduate School
    • University of California at Los Angeles
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