Dr. Joseph Paul Nelson, MD

Dr. Joseph Nelson is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, building a strong foundation in comprehensive primary care. With 25 years of experience in family medicine, Dr. Nelson has developed expertise in caring for patients of all ages. He provides care in English.

Dr. Nelson practices at multiple Baptist Health locations across Arkansas, including Bryant, Little Rock, and Benton. His clinical focus includes managing high blood pressure and treating hypertensive emergencies when blood pressure reaches dangerously high levels. He also provides specialized care for children with high blood pressure conditions. Dr. Nelson regularly performs essential diagnostic tests such as complete blood counts to check overall health, white blood cell assessments to evaluate immune system function, and thyroid panels to …monitor hormone levels. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 on Vitals.