
Dr. Thomas Erl Nelson M.D.
Orthopedist
6567 E CARONDELET DR STE 415 TUCSON AZ, 85710About
Dr. Thomas Nelson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Nelson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Nelson tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1984
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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Practice At 7373 France Ave S Suite 312
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