Summary

Dr. Mark Nelson specializes in ophthalmology with expertise in treating complex retinal conditions. He earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F E Hebert School of Medicine and completed his residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. With 33 years of experience in eye care, Dr. Nelson has developed extensive knowledge in diagnosing and treating various retinal disorders. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Nelson practices at multiple locations throughout Washington, including Tacoma, Kennewick, and Olympia, and maintains an affiliation with Madigan Army Medical Center. He focuses on treating diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration, conditions that can significantly impact vision if left untreated. His expertise includes performing retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to provide detailed views of the eye's structure. Dr. Nelson also offers anti-VEGF treatment, an advanced therapy that helps preserve and improve vision in patients with certain retinal conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Read More Read less

AI-generated from data on this provider profile.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 33 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Madigan Army Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Mark Lewis Nelson has 4 locations

Sound Retina Ps

2245 S 19th St Ste 200Tacoma, WA 98405
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

Sound Retina Ps

7516 W Deschutes PlKennewick, WA 99336
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

Madigan Army Medical Center

9040 Jackson AveTacoma, WA 98431

Sound Retina Ps

3773 MARTIN WAY E STE C101OLYMPIA, WA 98506
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

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. Mark Lewis Nelson, MD
Dr. Deborah Snelling Dunn
Dr. Elizabeth Suenghae Choy
Dr. Alexandria Fraleigh Jaksha
Dr. Mark Lewis Nelson, MDDr. Deborah Snelling DunnDr. Elizabeth Suenghae ChoyDr. Alexandria Fraleigh Jaksha
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients
4.4 
33 Years of Experience 45 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Tacoma , WATacoma , WASEATTLE , WATacoma , WA
Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine Med School: Temple University Physicians Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mark Lewis Nelson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Mark Lewis Nelson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mark Lewis Nelson has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Retina Surgery
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Madigan Army Medical Center

Medical School

Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of MedicineGraduated in 1993

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Mark Nelson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Mark Nelson accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Mark Nelson accepting new patients?
Dr. Mark Nelson is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Mark Nelson's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Mark Nelson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Mark Nelson has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Mark Nelson speak?
Dr. Mark Nelson speaks English.
Where is Dr. Mark Nelson's office located?
Dr. Mark Nelson's office is located at 2245 S 19th St Ste 200, Tacoma, WA, 98405.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.