Christopher S. Nelson
Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Christopher S. Nelson

General Surgery
The Curators Of The University Of Missouri
1 Hospital Dr, 
Columbia, MO 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
4
conditions
The Curators Of The University Of Missouri
1 Hospital Dr, 
Columbia, MO 

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/Surgical Critical Care and American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in MO

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care
American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

University of Missouri School of Medicine, Surgery, Trauma Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Northeast Regional Medical Center
Bothwell Regional Health Center
University Of Missouri Health Care

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID

Locations

THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
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.

Appendicitis
Hernia
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher S. Nelson

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher S. Nelson?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher S. Nelson by calling their office at 573-882-4141. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Christopher S. Nelson a top-rated expert for Delirium?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher S. 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 S. Nelson specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher S. 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 S. Nelson accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher S. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Health Alliance and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 573-882-4141 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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