Peter Nelson, MD

Dr. Peter Nelson is a surgeon specializing in vascular surgery who has dedicated 34 years to helping patients with complex circulatory conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester and completed his general surgery residency at the same institution. Dr. Nelson further advanced his expertise through a specialized vascular surgery residency at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Nelson practices at Ascension Saint John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he focuses on treating conditions that affect blood flow throughout the body. He specializes in helping patients with peripheral artery disease, which occurs when arteries narrow and reduce blood flow to the limbs. His expertise also includes caring for patients with severe kidney disease and those experiencing leg pain from poor circulation. Dr. Nelson performs diagnostic procedures such as Doppler ultrasound to examine …blood vessels and ankle-brachial index tests to assess circulation in the legs. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.