Summary

Dr. Nelson graduated from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine In Shreveport in 1983. He works in Hickory, NC and 2 other locations and specializes in Geriatric Medicine, Family Medicine and Other Specialty.

Quick Facts

  • 2.5
  • 43 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • Mt Carmel Medical Center
  • 3 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John Douglas Nelson has 3 locations

Frye Regional Medical Center

420 N Center StHickory, NC 28601

Unc Health Blue Ridge Morganton

2201 S Sterling StMorganton, NC 28655

Caldwell Memorial Hospital

321 Mulberry St SwLenoir, NC 28645

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Accepts New Patients
2.5 
43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Hickory , NCFort Wayne , INMORGANTON , NCHickory , NC
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Douglas Nelson

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Ascension Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community Eye Care
  • Devoted Health
  • Devoted Health - Medicare
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthTeam Advantage
  • HealthTeam Advantage - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Liberty Health Advantage
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • PruittHealth Premier
  • Security Life
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • Trillium Community Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Douglas Nelson has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Douglas Nelson has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Medicine
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Other
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mt Carmel Medical Center

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated in 1983

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. John Nelson accepting new patients?
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Where is Dr. John Nelson's office located?
Dr. John Nelson's office is located at 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC, 28601.
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