Hospital Findr / Find Doctors / Colorado / Dr. Brian Silverthor Nelson

Dr. Brian Silverthor Nelson, MD

Urology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology
28 years of experience
Uchealth Longmont Clinic 1925 Mountain View Ave, Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-1234

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Brian Nelson graduated from UCLA with an undergraduate degree in Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology. He later attended The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington D.C. where he graduated in the top 10 percent in his class. He then completed an internship at the University of Utah. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center in Reading, Pennsylvania which had the busiest surgical volume in the state of Pennsylvania. While in residency, Dr. Nelson is board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, He specializes in minimally invasive gynecologic, robotic and vaginal surgery to treat prolapse, incontinence, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, fistulas, and other pelvic conditions. Dr. Nelson moved to Colorado in 2001 where he joined the Longmont Clinic, the oldest multispecialty group in Colorado. In private practice Dr. Nelson has continued to focus his practice on complex and reconstructive pelvic surgery and urinary incontinence. In mid 2011 he trained to perform robotically-assisted gynecologic surgery using the latest da Vinci robotic surgical system. In 2012 he was one of the three busiest gynecologic surgeons using the da Vinci system in Colorado and pioneered robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery at Longmont United Hospital. He has attended advanced and masters level courses on robotic gynecologic surgery. He currently is the only gynecologist in Boulder County performing robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy, the \"Gold Standard\" treatment for uterine and vaginal prolapse. He serves as a da Vinci Certified Proctor for other gynecologic surgeons learning robotic surgery. Dr. Nelson is an Associate Professor at Rocky Vista University College of Medicine in Parker, CO. He also is an instructor for medical students, physician assitant students, and nurse practitioner students from the University of Colorado and Red Rocks College. Dr. Nelson is a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, he is board certified with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is a member of the American Society of Urogynecology, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, the Society of Robotic Surgery and the International Urogynecological Association.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Utah Health Care

MEDICAL SCHOOL

George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences - 1997

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Uchealth Longmont Clinic
1925 Mountain View Ave, Longmont, CO 80501
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Obstetrics & Gynecology
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Urology

Conditions Addressed

Vitamin D Deficiency
Conditions of Pregnancy and Delivery
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Female Infertility
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
Complicating Pregnancy or Childbirth
Genital HPV
Uncomplicated or Low Risk Pregnancy and Delivery
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders

Procedures Performed

Tubal Surgery
Ovarian Surgery
Venipuncture
Myomectomy
Hysterectomy
Cystoscopy
Cystoscopy
Myomectomy
Vaginal Repair
Hysterectomy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Tufts Health Plan
Denver Health Medical Plan
Humana
GEHA
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Medicare
Medicaid
HealthScope Benefits
UnitedHealthcare
Mountain Health Co-Op
CHAMPVA
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Tricare
AARP
Cigna
CDPHP
Colorado Access
Meritain Health
Optum Health
Aetna

Cancer 13
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 12
Orthopedics 27
Neurology & Neurosurgery 20
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 23
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 23
Diabetes & Endocrinology 3
Children's Hospital 2
Urology 20
Psychiatry 16
Geriatrics 21
Rehabilitation 21
Obsterics & Gynecology 5
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 2
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 5
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 18