Dr. Robert Nelson, MD
Dr. Robert Nelson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Riverdale, GA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with Southern Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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11 Upper Riverdale Rd SW Riverdale, GA 30274Make an Appointment
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Commitment to Patients and CareIn addition to meeting his patient's medical needs, Dr. Nelson has spent considerable time traveling abroad to East Africa and has been on medical missions to countries such as Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia....read more
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Dr. Robert Nelson is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. A graduate of the University of Illinois School of Medicine, Dr. Nelson completed his surgical...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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Residency HospitalUniversity Of Illinois College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1984
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77%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
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