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Dr. Russell Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
3.2 (22)
Map Pin Small Thousand Oaks, CA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Russell Nelson, MD

Dr. Russell Nelson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Thousand Oaks, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 47 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Rush Medical College and is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center. Dr. Nelson, completed a residency at University of California. Patients rated Dr. Nelson an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Nelson works at Practice in Thousand Oaks, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Broken Neck 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

  1. 1
    Office
    250 LOMBARD ST, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 370-0748
  2. 2
    Erik C. Spayde M.D.
    558 Saint Charles Dr Ste 200, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 379-2322

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  • Los Robles Regional Medical Center

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Broken Neck
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Joint Pain
Knee Disorders
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Piriformis Syndrome
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pseudoarthrosis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Torticollis
Trigger Finger
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Fusion
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Carpal Tunnel Release
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Disc Replacement
Disc Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Joint Drainage
Kyphosis Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminectomy
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Surgery
Steroid Injection
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    About Dr. Russell Nelson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 47 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1780620856
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of California
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Calif
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rush Medical College
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Illinois
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Russell 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.

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

    Dr. Nelson has seen patients for Broken Neck, 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.

    22 patients have reviewed Dr. Nelson. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nelson.

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