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Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD

Dr. Joseph Nelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
3420 S. Mercy Rd, Ste 200, Gilbert, AZ
Dr. Joseph Nelson is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon that is specialized in surgery of the hip and knee. He has advanced training in anterior hip replacement, robotic knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and outpatient joint replacement. Because his practice is focused on hip and knee replacement, he has a keen understanding of the intricacies and complexities involved in these surgeries. This allows him to serve as a referral source for both simple and complex joint replacements. A pioneer of the ROSA robotic surgery program at Dignity Health Medical Group, Dr. Nelson and his team are dedicated to developing and investigating operative techniques and protocols with the potential to enhance recovery and improve patient outcomes. Dr. Nelson is a 5th-generation Arizona native, having grown up in Mesa, Arizona. He completed his undergraduate studies in Public Health at Brigham Young University before enrolling at the University of Arizona for medical school. In medical school he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha for top academic performance and the Gold Humanism Honor Society for showing outstanding compassion and respect for patients and their families. He then went on to complete his Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of Michigan Health System. While there, he served as an assistant team physician for the University of Michigan football and hockey teams. Dr. Nelson then sub-specialized by completing a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at the world-renowned Anderson Orthopedic Research Institute in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Nelson is an active member in multiple societies including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. In his free time, Dr. Nelson enjoys spending time in the mountains, playing disc golf and pickle ball, but most of all, spending time with his family. Dr. Nelson and his wife are the parents of three beautiful girls.
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About Dr. Joseph Nelson

Dr. Joseph Nelson is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon that is specialized in surgery of the hip and knee. He has advanced training in anterior hip replacement, robotic knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and outpatient joint replacement. Because his practice is focused on hip and knee replacement, he has a keen understanding of the intricacies and complexities involved in these surgeries. This allows him to serve as a referral source for both simple and complex joint replacements. A pioneer of the ROSA robotic surgery program at Dignity Health Medical Group, Dr. Nelson and his team are dedicated to developing and investigating operative techniques and protocols with the potential to enhance recovery and improve patient outcomes. Dr. Nelson is a 5th-generation Arizona native, having grown up in Mesa, Arizona. He completed his undergraduate studies in Public Health at Brigham Young University before enrolling at the University of Arizona for medical school. In medical school he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha for top academic performance and the Gold Humanism Honor Society for showing outstanding compassion and respect for patients and their families. He then went on to complete his Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of Michigan Health System. While there, he served as an assistant team physician for the University of Michigan football and hockey teams. Dr. Nelson then sub-specialized by completing a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement at the world-renowned Anderson Orthopedic Research Institute in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr. Nelson is an active member in multiple societies including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. In his free time, Dr. Nelson enjoys spending time in the mountains, playing disc golf and pickle ball, but most of all, spending time with his family. Dr. Nelson and his wife are the parents of three beautiful girls.

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This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Arthritis
Repeat hip or knee replacement surgery
Hip replacement
Fracture/dislocation treatment pelvis/hip/femur
Knee replacement
Pain in joint
Arthritis
Repeat hip or knee replacement surgery
Hip replacement
Fracture/dislocation treatment pelvis/hip/femur

Office locations

Dignity Health Medical Group Orthopedics & Plastic Surgery - Mercy Gilbert (1 of 2)
3420 S. Mercy Rd, Ste 200, Gilbert, AZ 85297
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Dignity Health Medical Group Specialty Orthopedics and Plastics - Chandler Regional (2 of 2)
485 S. Dobson Rd., Ste 110, Chandler, AZ 85224
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Education and background

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Board certifications

  • American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Arizona, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of Michigan Health, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1427438365

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Dr. Joseph Nelson is certified by American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

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Dr. Joseph Nelson frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Foot Consultation, Orthopedic Consultation, Pain Management Consultation, and Physical Therapy Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Joseph Nelson on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Joseph Nelson speak?

Dr. Joseph Nelson speaks English.

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