3.5
2 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. James Nelson specializes in orthopedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and sports medicine. He completed his medical education at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, followed by residency training at Oregon Health & Science University Program and Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, with additional residency experience at University of California Davis Medical Center focusing on physical medicine and rehabilitation. With 36 years of clinical experience, Dr. Nelson holds board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He provides care in English.
Dr. Nelson practices at Saint Charles Bend, Blue Mountain Hospital, and Saint Charles Prineville, with locations in Bend and Redmond, Oregon. His expertise includes treating back pain conditions, including pregnancy-related back pain and back pain in children and teenagers. He performs various therapeutic procedures such as physical therapy, …medial branch neurotomy, and lumbar epidural steroid injections to help patients manage pain and restore function. Patients rate Dr. Nelson 3.5 out of 5 stars on average.
Read More Read less Dr. Nelson practices at Saint Charles Bend, Blue Mountain Hospital, and Saint Charles Prineville, with locations in Bend and Redmond, Oregon. His expertise includes treating back pain conditions, including pregnancy-related back pain and back pain in children and teenagers. He performs various therapeutic procedures such as physical therapy, …medial branch neurotomy, and lumbar epidural steroid injections to help patients manage pain and restore function. Patients rate Dr. Nelson 3.5 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 36 years of experience
- speaks English
- Oreg
- 1 written review
- 3 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James Nelson has 3 locationsSt. Charles Center for Orthopedics and Neurosurgery
2200 NE Neff Rd Ste 200Bend, OR 97701 Tel: (541) 382-3344
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
St. Charles Center for Orthopedics and Neurosurgery - Bend West
2245 NW Shevlin Park RdBend, OR 97703 Tel: (541) 382-3344
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
St. Charles Center for Orthopedics and Neurosurgery - Redmond
333 NW Larch AveRedmond, OR 97756 Tel: (541) 382-3344
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. James Nelson, MD | Dr. Daniel Oliver Pederson, DO | Dr. Ronald Ray Bowman, MD | Dr. Robert Lee Shannon, MD |
| Orthopedic Surgery | Family Medicine | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 36 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Bend , OR | Bend , OR | Portland , OR | Redmond , OR |
| Med School: Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas | Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine | Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Nelson
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James Nelson has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Nelson has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
36 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Oregon, 2025, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Oreg
Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Oregon Health & Science University Program
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TexasGraduated in 1990
University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla CaGraduated in 1990
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