Dr. Russell L Nelson MD
Orthopedist
5323 Woodrow St Suite 202 Salt Lake City UT, 84107About
Dr. Russell Nelson is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Salt Lake City, UT. 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.
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SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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