Andrew J. Nelson, MD, specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery. With his advanced training, Dr. Nelson performs both simple and complex reconstruction of fingers, hand, wrist, and elbow as well as microvascular surgery. Dr. Nelson’s interests include simple and complex hand and wrist trauma, wrist fractures, endoscopic (limited incision) carpal tunnel surgery, endoscopic cubital tunnel surgery, wrist arthroscopy and Dupuytren’s disease treated with needle aponeurotomy or Xiaflex enzyme injection or open surgery. After more than 20 years of wide-ranging upper extremity experience, Dr. Nelson is a firm believer in providing both non-operative as well as operative solutions. Dr. Nelson is committed to the value of patient education in order to maximize each patient’s understanding of their condition or injury, their options, and their overall health. Dr. Nelson also provides expert services, including independent medical evaluations and medical record reviews.
Dr. Andrew Nelson
- Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery
- 37 years of experience
- Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics and Spine Specialists PC 500 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708
- (203) 755-6677
Brief Intro
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
St Elizabeths Medical Center
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Boston University School Of Medicine - 1988
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Location & Hours
- Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics and Spine Specialists PC
- 500 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708
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Mon:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
- Hand Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- Oscar Health Insurance
- Cigna
- Liberty Mutual
- 1199SEIU
- Humana
- Medicare
- Health New England
- Community First Health Plans
- Medicaid
- Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
- HealthPartners
- Golden Rule
- CHAMPVA
- Travelers
- Aetna
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthcare
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Medica
- Liberty HealthShare
- UniCare
- Optum Health
- Integra
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