Summary

Dr. Charles Nelson is an orthopedic surgeon who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Pennsylvania Health System in 1993. With 34 years of experience in orthopedic surgery, he focuses on treating conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. Dr. Nelson is fluent in Spanish and French, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Nelson practices at several Penn Medicine locations throughout Philadelphia and Radnor, with affiliations at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and Pennsylvania Hospital. He specializes in treating joint pain, osteoarthritis, and knee pain. His surgical expertise includes complex procedures such as two-stage hip and knee replacement revisions, as well as acetabular surgery for hip conditions. Patients rate Dr. Nelson 4.2 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 34 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, French
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
  • 8 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Charles L. Nelson has 4 locations

Dr. Charles L. Nelson

3401 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Penn Orthopaedics Radnor

145 King of Prussia Road Penn Medicine RadnorRadnor, PA 19087

Penn Orthopaedics Pennsylvania Hospital

800 Spruce Street Pennsylvania HospitalPhiladelphia, PA 19107

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34 Years of Experience
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Speaks Spanish, French Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Philadelphia , PAWilmington , DENewark , DENewark , CE
Med School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Med School: Hahnemann University School of Medicine Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: New York University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Charles L. Nelson

  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth Caritas (Transplant patients only)
  • Centivo
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs)
  • Clover Health
  • Devoted Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Global Medical Management
  • HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance a Coventry Plan
  • HealthSpring (formerly Cigna)
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health)
  • Horizon BC/BS of NJ
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Military (Tricare/Health Net Federal Services)
  • Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360)
  • Independence Blue Cross (IBC)
  • Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners
  • Keystone First Health Plan
  • Medicaid - New Jersey
  • Medicaid - Pennsylvania
  • Medicare - Pennsylvania
  • Oscar Health Plan of PA
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • PA Health & Wellness
  • Perennial Advantage
  • Preferred Health Care/Eliance
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • QualCare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Charles L. Nelson has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Charles L. Nelson has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • General Orthopedics
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery (Hip Replacement Arthroplasty)
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University of Pennsylvania Health System1993

Medical School

University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineGraduated in 1992

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