Summary

Dr. Nelson graduated from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2006. He works in Chattanooga, TN and 4 other locations and specializes in Colorectal Surgery. Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 20 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Eric Charles Nelson has 5 locations

Usa Surgical Specialties Building

2108 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37404
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 - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

University Surgical Associates

1635 Gunbarrel Rd Ste 210Chattanooga, TN 37421
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

Parkridge Medical Center

2333 Mccallie AveChattanooga, TN 37404

Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404

Erlanger Baroness Hospital

975 E 3rd StChattanooga, TN 37403

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Dr. Eric Charles Nelson, MDDr. Richard A Moore, MDDr. John Daniel Stanley, MDDr. Robert Mcalister Barnett, MD
Colorectal SurgeryColorectal SurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
4.7 
4.5 
3.9 
20 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 57 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
Chattanooga , TNChattanooga , TNChattanooga , TNHarrison , TN
Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine Med School: Temple University School Of Medicine Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Eric Charles Nelson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Alliant Health Plans - HMO
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Eric Charles Nelson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Eric Charles Nelson has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Banding
  • Bowel Resection
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonoscopy
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Tennessee, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Loma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2006

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