Summary

Andrew J. Nelson, MD, specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery. With his advanced training, Dr. Nelson performs both simple and complex reconstruction of fingers, hand, wrist, and elbow as well as microvascular surgery.

Dr. Nelson’s interests include simple and complex hand and wrist trauma, wrist fractures, endoscopic (limited incision) carpal tunnel surgery, endoscopic cubital tunnel surgery, wrist arthroscopy and Dupuytren’s disease treated with needle aponeurotomy or Xiaflex enzyme injection or open surgery.

After more than 20 years of wide-ranging upper extremity experience, Dr. Nelson is a firm believer in providing both non-operative as well as operative solutions. Dr. Nelson is committed to the value of patient education in order to maximize each patient’s understanding of their condition or injury, their options, and their overall health.

Dr. Nelson also provides expert services, including independent medical evaluations and medical record reviews.

Quick Facts

  • 4.5
  • 38 years of experience
  • 55 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • St Elizabeths Medical Center
  • 7 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Andrew Nelson has 5 locations

Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics and Spine Specialists PC

500 Chase PkwyWaterbury, CT 06708
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Starling Physicians

1 Lake St Bldg DNew Britain, CT 06052
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

New Britain General Campus

100 Grand StNew Britain, CT 06052

Waterbury Hospital

64 Robbins StWaterbury, CT 06708

Cheshire Surgery Center

765 W Johnson AveCheshire, CT 06410
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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38 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Polish, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Waterbury , CTWallingford , CTSouthington , CTNewburgh , NY
Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston Med School: New York University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Andrew Nelson

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CarePartners of Connecticut
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community First Health Plans
  • ConnectiCare
  • ConnectiCare - Medicare
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Integra
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PreferredOne
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Travelers
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Andrew Nelson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Andrew Nelson has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Andrew Nelson holds an active medical license in the state of Connecticut.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Connecticut that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Elizabeths Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1988.

NPI Number

Andrew Nelson's NPI number is 1053308361.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Andrew Nelson's office located?
Andrew Nelson's office is located at 500 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT, 06708.
Is Andrew Nelson accepting new patients?
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Does Andrew Nelson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Does Andrew Nelson accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Andrew Nelson affiliated with?
Andrew Nelson is affiliated with Waterbury Hospital and Saint Marys Hospital.

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