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Summary
Dr. Richard Nelson is a family medicine physician who graduated from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine. With 58 years of medical experience, he brings extensive knowledge to comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. Dr. Nelson provides care in English and serves the Corpus Christi community with decades of clinical expertise.
Dr. Nelson practices at multiple locations throughout Corpus Christi, Texas, including affiliations with Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional Hospital and Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Shoreline. He focuses on treating respiratory conditions such as chronic cough and influenza. His practice includes diagnostic services like flu testing to help patients receive prompt and accurate care for their health concerns.
Dr. Nelson practices at multiple locations throughout Corpus Christi, Texas, including affiliations with Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional Hospital and Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Shoreline. He focuses on treating respiratory conditions such as chronic cough and influenza. His practice includes diagnostic services like flu testing to help patients receive prompt and accurate care for their health concerns.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 58 years of experience
- 3 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Univ Of Ottawa Fac Of Med
- 1 specialty
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard W Nelson has 3 locationsDr James Gabbard Memorial Health Clinic
1919 Leopard StCorpus Christi, TX 78408Mon9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 3:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional Hospital
3315 S Alameda StCorpus Christi, TX 78411 Tel: (361) 761-1000
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Shoreline
600 Elizabeth StCorpus Christi, TX 78404 Tel: (361) 881-3000
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 58 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Corpus Christi , TX | Plano , TX | League City , TX | Mansfield , TX |
| Med School: Univ Of Ottawa Fac Of Med | Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine | Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard W Nelson
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard W Nelson has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
58 Years Experience
Dr. Richard W Nelson holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Univ Of Ottawa Fac Of Med in 1968.
NPI Number
Dr. Nelson's NPI number is 1497029789.
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