4.5
11 Ratings with 7 written Reviews
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.
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
- 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
Office Locations
Dr. Andrew Nelson has 5 locationsNeurosurgery, Orthopaedics and Spine Specialists PC
500 Chase PkwyWaterbury, CT 06708 Tel: (203) 755-6677
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 Tel: (860) 832-4666
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
Cheshire Surgery Center
765 W Johnson AveCheshire, CT 06410 Tel: (860) 378-8228
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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| Hand Surgery | Hand Surgery | Hospital Medicine | Sports Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 38 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | |||
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| Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine | Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Andrew Nelson
Medical Specialties
Dr. Andrew Nelson has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Andrew Nelson has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
38 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Connecticut, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
St Elizabeths Medical Center
Medical School
Boston University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1988
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