Overview
Christopher Nelson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri.
Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Dr. Nelson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
Locations
1 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Nelson has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Nelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Nelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Nelson by calling their office at 573-884-6098. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher Nelson a top-rated expert for Delirium?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Nelson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Delirium, 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. Christopher Nelson specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher Nelson is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Christopher Nelson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Nelson has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Delirium. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Health Alliance and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 573-884-6098 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Distinguished
- DeliriumDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Delirium.
- Advanced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- GastrostomyDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Experienced
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CellulitisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.