Dr. Duane Kent Nelson MD
Orthopedist
2800 Peirce St Suite 101 Sioux City IA, 51104About
Dr. Duane Nelson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Sioux City, IA. Dr. Nelson specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Nelson 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
Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il 1976
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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