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Dr. Donald Nelson specializes in gastroenterology and internal medicine, bringing nearly five decades of medical expertise to patient care. They earned their medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. With 49 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Nelson provides comprehensive care in English.

Dr. Nelson practices at Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology and maintains hospital privileges at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Missouri. They focus on treating conditions such as hand pain, joint pain, and knee pain. Dr. Nelson performs diagnostic procedures including extremity and spinal X-rays to help evaluate patient symptoms. Patients have rated them 4.6 out of 5 stars for their care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
    8 Ratings
  • 49 years of experience
  • 1 insurance plan accepted
  • speaks English
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Mercy Clinic Gastroenterology

2115 S Fremont Ave Ste 3300Springfield, MO 65804
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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 - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Springfield , MOSACRAMENTO , CASACRAMENTO , CATallahassee , FL
Med School: Saint Louis University School Of Medicine Med School: Emory University Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: Creighton University College of Nursing
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Donald Charles Nelson

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  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Cigna

Medical Specialties

Dr. Donald Charles Nelson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Donald Charles Nelson has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Medical School

Saint Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1977

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Dr. Donald Nelson is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Springfield.
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Dr. Donald Nelson's office is located at 2115 S Fremont Ave Ste 3300, Springfield, MO, 65804.
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