Dr. Nelson Saldua, MD
Dr. Nelson Saldua, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Vancouver, WA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 2002. He is affiliated with Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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700 NE 87th Ave Vancouver, WA 98664Make an Appointment
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care philosophy
Dr. Saldua believes that honesty and communication are essential to the doctor-patient relationship. Surgery on the neck or back is a serious consideration and surgery should only be entertained after a thorough discussion of the risks and...read morebiography
Dr. Nelson Saldua is an orthopedic surgeon with sub-specialty training in spine surgery. He grew up in Los Angeles and attended the University of California Los Angeles for his undergraduate studies. He joined the United States Navy and completed...read moreOrthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 2010Naval Medical Center San Diego
Internship Hospital, 2003Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences
Medical School, 2002Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2002University Of California At Los Angeles
Undergraduate School, 1997
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hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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