Summary

Dr. Thomas Nelson is a surgeon who specializes in surgery with over three decades of experience serving patients. He earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and has been practicing for 31 years. Dr. Nelson is fluent in English.

Dr. Nelson practices in San Diego, Carlsbad, and Bakersfield, California, with affiliations at several medical facilities including Adventist Health Bakersfield, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, and Mercy Hospital Downtown Bakersfield. His surgical expertise focuses on treating hernias, including inguinal hernias, sports hernias, and ventral hernias. He performs specialized imaging procedures such as CT scans and CT enterography to help diagnose and plan treatment for his patients. Patients rate Dr. Nelson 5.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 31 years of experience
  • 1 insurance plan accepted
  • speaks English
  • Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Thomas John Nelson has 5 locations

Dr. Thomas John Nelson

34800 Bob Wilson DrSan Diego, CA 92134

Dr. Thomas John Nelson

5054 Millay CtCarlsbad, CA 92008

Adventist Health Bakersfield

2615 Chester AveBakersfield, CA 93301

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital

420 34th StBakersfield, CA 93301

Mercy Hospital Downtown Bakersfield

2215 Truxtun AveBakersfield, CA 93301

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Speaks English
San Diego , CABonita , CASan Diego , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center Med School: University of California at Los Angeles Med School: Loma Linda University Med School: University of Rochester
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas John Nelson

  • Tricare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Thomas John Nelson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Thomas John Nelson has the following area of expertise

  • Other

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center in 1995.

NPI Number

Dr. Nelson's NPI number is 1497757132.

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Dr. Thomas Nelson speaks English.
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Where is Dr. Thomas Nelson's office located?
Dr. Thomas Nelson's office is located at 34800 Bob Wilson Dr, San Diego, CA, 92134.

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