Meet the Surgeons

Chris Nelson

Chris Nelson, D.O.
Hip and Knee Surgery

Dr. Nelson’s practice focuses on reconstructive surgery of the adult hip and knee. In addition to primary hip and knee replacement, he has interest in complex joint replacement, revision arthroplasty, and hip resurfacing. Dr. Nelson has also received fellowship training in various joint preservation procedures for adolescents, young adults, and adults. These include hip arthroscopy, surgical dislocations of the hip, and pelvic and femoral osteotomies. Dr. Nelson also
has interest in sports related injuries, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, and musculoskeletal trauma.

Joined DMOS in 2010

Hometown: Urbandale, IA
Undergraduate Education:University of Iowa, BS, 1999, Iowa City, IA
Medical School: Des Moines University – College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O., 2004, Des Moines, IA
Orthopaedic Residency: Michigan State University, Garden City Hospital, 2004-2009
Fellowship Training:Washington University in St. Louis, Barnes-Jewish Hospital (Joint Preservation, Resurfacing and Replacement), 2009-2010, St. Louis, MO

Professional Memberships

  • American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery – Board Eligible

Locations where procedures are performed

  • St. Anthony Regional Hospital
  • Crawford County Memorial Hospital
  • Methodist West

Satellite Office

  • Crawford County Memorial Hospital
  • Stewart Memorial Community Hospital
  • DMOS - East

Primary DMOS Office - DMOS Carroll