
Dr. Joel Nelson M.D.
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
3660 Guion Rd Indianapolis IN, 46222About
Dr. Joel Nelson practices Emergency Medicine in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Nelson assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Nelson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1983
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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