Summary

Dr. Douglas Nelson is a family medicine and emergency medicine physician with nearly five decades of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Midwestern University-Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. With 47 years of practice, Dr. Nelson brings extensive expertise to patient care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Nelson practices at Ojai Valley Community Hospital in Ojai, California. His clinical focus includes treating various forms of back pain, from pregnancy-related discomfort to back issues in children and teenagers. He performs several dermatological procedures, including skin lesion treatment and removal using both laser therapy and cryotherapy techniques. Patients have given Dr. Nelson an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 47 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Medical College Of Wisconsin
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Douglas K Nelson has 2 locations

Valley Oak Family Practice

1202 Maricopa Hwy Ste COjai, CA 93023
Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ojai Valley Community Hospital

1306 Maricopa HwyOjai, CA 93023
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Med School: Midwestern University-Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Douglas K Nelson

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • United Behavioral Health - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Douglas K Nelson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Douglas K Nelson has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Medical College Of Wisconsin

Medical School

Midwestern University-Chicago College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1979

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Douglas Nelson accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Douglas Nelson affiliated with?
Dr. Douglas Nelson is affiliated with Ojai Valley Community Hospital.
Does Dr. Douglas Nelson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Douglas Nelson has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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Where is Dr. Douglas Nelson's office located?
Dr. Douglas Nelson's office is located at 1202 Maricopa Hwy Ste C, Ojai, CA, 93023.

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