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Dr. Philip Nelsen, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.9 (64)
Map Pin Small Toledo, OH
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Philip Nelsen, MD

Dr. Philip Nelsen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Toledo, OH. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and is affiliated with Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center and McLaren St. Luke's. Dr. Nelsen, completed a residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Nelsen an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Nelsen works at Practice in Toledo, OH with other offices in Findlay, OH. They frequently treat conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Benign Neoplasm of Eye 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. Nelsen's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Retina Vitreous Associates Inc.
    2865 N Reynolds Rd Ste 230, Toledo, OH 43615 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (419) 578-4367
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Office
    15840 Medical Dr S Ste D, Findlay, OH 45840 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (419) 424-5915
  3. 3
    Office
    6591 W Central Ave Ste 202, Toledo, OH 43617 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (419) 578-4367
  4. 4
    Office
    3740 W Sylvania Ave Ste 101, Toledo, OH 43623 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (419) 578-4367

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center
  • McLaren St. Luke's

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Macular Hole
Serous Detachment Retina
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blindness
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Eye Pain
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Macular Pucker
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Tear
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Thyroid Disease
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Coreoplasty
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Iridoplasty
Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures
Vision Screening
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    4.9
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    About Dr. Philip Nelsen, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1982606109
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Milwaukee Co General Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Philip Nelsen, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nelsen is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Nelsen has seen patients for Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Benign Neoplasm of Eye, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nelsen on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    64 patients have reviewed Dr. Nelsen. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nelsen.

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