Peter Nelson, MD

Dr. Peter Nelson is a surgeon who specializes in vascular surgery with 34 years of experience treating 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 University of Massachusetts Medical School, followed by specialized vascular surgery training at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital. Dr. Nelson communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Nelson practices at Ascension Saint John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he focuses on helping patients with peripheral artery disease and circulation problems in the legs that cause pain when walking. He also treats patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and performs diagnostic tests like Doppler ultrasound to check blood flow and ankle-brachial index testing to detect artery blockages. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.