Dr. Michael W Nielsen M.D.
Orthopedist
1201 Alhambra Blvd #400 Sacramento CA, 95816About
Dr. Michael Nielsen is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Nielsen specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Nielsen tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1973
University of California 1973
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Musculoskeletal Surgery, Sports Injuries, Tendon Repair Surgery And More
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
Professional Memberships
- Member California Orthopedic Association Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society California Orthopedic A
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