Robert A. Nelson, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon · Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Dr. Robert Nelson is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a graduate of the University of Illinois School of Medicine. He completed his surgical internship and orthopedic residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, and his undergraduate studies at Tennessee State University with Honors.
Since 1989, Dr. Nelson has performed a wide range of orthopedic surgical procedures. He is committed to staying knowledgeable of the latest advances in orthopedics—especially alternative therapies—to provide his patients with the highest quality, most personalized care and the best possible outcomes.
A foundation built on rigor
- University of Illinois School of MedicineDoctor of Medicine
- Cook County Hospital, ChicagoSurgical internship & orthopedic residency
- Tennessee State UniversityUndergraduate studies, with Honors
- American Academy of Orthopedic SurgeonsFellow (FAAOS)
Where surgical precision meets natural healing
Dr. Nelson believes the best outcome is the one that returns you to your life with the least disruption. That conviction drives his focus on comprehensive, minimally invasive and biologic treatments—and his commitment to alternatives that help patients avoid or delay surgery when possible.
It is an approach grounded in listening: understanding what you need to get back to, then building the plan that gets you there.
Medicine without borders
Dr. Nelson has spent considerable time traveling abroad to East Africa, serving on medical missions to countries including Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia. He is dedicated to helping patients recover from injury and degenerative processes that have affected their livelihood and way of life—wherever they are.
That same dedication defines every visit here at home: care delivered with skill, humility and genuine investment in your recovery.
Experience care built around you
Meet Dr. Nelson and discover a treatment plan designed for your goals, your lifestyle and your recovery.
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