Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
145 King Of Prussia Road, Floor 3, Suite 305, 
Radnor, PA 

Overview

Charles Nelson is an Orthopedics provider in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 116 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine

Residency

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

Orthopaedic Surgery, 2000

Fellowships

Hospital for Special Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Hospital
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2020 through 2025

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • 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

Penn Orthopaedics Radnor
145 King Of Prussia Road, Floor 3, Suite 305, Radnor, PA 19087
Other Locations
Penn Orthopaedics Pennsylvania Hospital - Cathcart Building
800 Spruce Street, 1 Cathcart, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Penn Orthopaedics University City - 8th Floor
3737 Market Street, 8th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Clinical Trials

A Prospective Multicenter Longitudinal Cohort Study of the Mymobility Platform
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Charles L. Nelson

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Charles L. Nelson?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Charles L. Nelson by calling their office at 800-789-7366. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Charles L. Nelson a top-rated expert for Knee Replacement?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Charles L. Nelson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Knee Replacement, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Charles L. Nelson specialize in?

While Dr. Charles L. Nelson is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Knee Replacement, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Charles L. Nelson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Charles L. Nelson has published 116 articles and abstracts on conditions like Knee Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Charles L. Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Charles L. Nelson accept my insurance?

Dr. Charles L. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-789-7366 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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