Becky L. Nelson

Overview

Becky Nelson, PA, is a physician assistant at UW Health who cares for patients with sports-related injuries of the knee or shoulder. She sees patients both before and after surgery.Becky makes it a point to understand her patients’ goals for returning to activity after a sports injury. She explains the injury and expectations for recovery, so the patient knows what to expect at every stage. She finds it very rewarding to see her patients complete their course of treatment and get back to their sport without pain.In her free time, Becky enjoys gardening, traveling and visiting northern Wisconsin during the summer.My passion is listening to the patient, understanding their goals, knowing the activities they want to get back to, and helping them work toward that goal.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis.

Nelson, PA is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Physician Assistant
Sports Medicine
Orthopedics

Licenses

Physician Assistant in WI

Hospital Affiliations

Department Of Orthopedics And Rehabilitation
University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Aspirus Arise Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Dean Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Quartz
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Quartz Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Security Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Science Dr Medical Center Sports Medicine Clinic
621 Science Dr, Madison, WI 53711
Other Locations
East Madison Hospital Sports Medicine Clinic
4602 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718
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English
Accepting New Patients
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Andrea Spiker, MD, is a UW Health orthopedic surgeon and an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She specializes in hip preservation treatment and sports medicine. Dr. Spiker is a team physician for UW Badger Athletics and provides head orthopedic coverage for the UW men’s and women’s basketball teams. She is also the Program Director of the UW Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowship Program.Dr. Spiker developed thehip preservationprogram at UW Health to help a broad-range of patients maintain normal hip function. She cares for patients who have athletic injuries of the hip or knee and hip pain or injuries from tears, restricted movement, abnormal growth or dislocation. For hip and knee sports injuries, she performs ACL reconstruction and minimally invasive surgery, and repairs torn knee cartilage and provides guidance on both surgical and non-surgical injury management. Dr. Spiker understands that for certain patients, surgery might not be the right answer. She explains the available treatment options that can improve their daily activity or sports functioning and reduce pain. She uses non-surgical and minimally invasive procedures to help relieve pain and improve range of motion.She has authored numerous textbook chapters, review articles, and peer-reviewed studies and has given local, regional, and national talks and presentations in the areas of sports medicine and hip preservation. She is an active member in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), International Hip Preservation Society (ISHA), Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society, American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Emerging Leaders Forum, Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS) and the Forum.Outside of the clinic, Dr. Spiker enjoys running and spending time with her family and three young children.The most rewarding part of my job is when a patient comes back to the clinic and tells me their surgery has completely changed their life for the better. Dr. Spiker is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Spiker is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Spiker is currently accepting new patients.

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While Becky L. Nelson, NP is a Physician Assistant, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physician Assistant.

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Becky L. Nelson, NP accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-263-8850 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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