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Summary
Dr. Joseph Nelms is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. With 65 years of experience in orthopedic surgery, they bring extensive knowledge and skill to treating conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, and related structures throughout the body.
Dr. Nelms practices in Gulf Shores, Alabama, where they provide comprehensive orthopedic care to patients in the community. Their decades of experience have allowed them to develop expertise in helping patients recover from injuries and manage orthopedic conditions that affect mobility and quality of life.
Dr. Nelms practices in Gulf Shores, Alabama, where they provide comprehensive orthopedic care to patients in the community. Their decades of experience have allowed them to develop expertise in helping patients recover from injuries and manage orthopedic conditions that affect mobility and quality of life.
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Quick Facts
- 65 years of experience
- Tulane University
- 1 specialty
- 3 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
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| Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery | Orthopedic Surgery |
| 65 Years of Experience | 77 Years of Experience | 60 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Gulf Shores , AL | Pensacola , FL | Gulf Shores , AL | Fairhope , AL |
| Med School: Tulane University | Med School: Northwestern University | Med School: University of Alabama at Birmingham | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Joseph Ernest Nelms has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Joseph Ernest Nelms has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
65 Years Experience
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Tulane University in 1961.
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- Dr. Joseph Nelms's office is located at 15054 State Highway 180, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542.
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