Meet the Surgeons

Dr. Nelson completed Fellowship Training in the treatment of spinal injuries and disorders. As a result, his practice frequently involves the treatment of cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back), disk herniations, vertebral malalignment, and trauma. Dr. Nelson has published scientific papers concerning the spine.

Joined DMOS in 1994

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Hometown  - Goldfield, Iowa
Undergraduate Education - Buena Vista College, 1983, Storm Lake, Iowa
Medical School - University of Iowa; M.D., 1984-1988, Iowa City, Iowa
Orthopaedic Residency
Indiana University School of Medicine, 1988-1993, Indianapolis, Indiana
Fellowship Training
Adult and Pediatric Spine Surgery, University of Kansas, Medical Center, 1993-1994, Kansas City, Kansas

Professional Memberships 

• Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

• Member, Iowa Orthopaedic Society

• Member, North American Spine Society

Hospital Affiliations 

• Iowa Methodist Medical Center

• Iowa Lutheran Hospital

• Mercy Hospital Medical Center (courtesy staff)

Primary Office Location - DMOS West