Overview
Nate Nelson, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician offering patient-centered primary care across the lifespan, from kindergarten onward.Dr. Nelson believes that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. He also recognizes that each patient is unique, with his or her own circumstances, worries, expectations and goals. Accordingly, he tailors his care to each patient and works in partnership with them to optimize prevention of illness and to improve recovery. His goal is for each patient to be heard, to feel comfortable and confident in his care, and to feel they have a true advocate in an increasingly complex health care world.Dr. Nelson is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.Away from work, he enjoys outdoor recreation with his wife and kids, and participating in endurance running events such as ultramarathons.
Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). His top areas of expertise are Fungal Arthritis, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and High Cholesterol.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
Puyallup, WA 98373
Physician Care NW
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Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Fungal ArthritisDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Fungal Arthritis.
- Experienced
- AcneDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Acne.
- Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).
- Alopecia AreataDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- BronchitisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Bronchitis.