Dr. Jerry Alan Nelson MD
Family Practitioner
532 1st St Nw Britt IA, 50423About
Dr. Jerry Nelson is a family practitioner practicing in Britt, IA. Dr. Nelson specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Nelson possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Creighton University School of Medicine 1976
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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