Overview
Daniel Nelson, MD, is board-certified in anesthesiology, with special certification in interventional pain medicine. He has a special interest in chronic neck and low back pain, joint pain, chronic post-surgical pain, occipital and cervicogenic headache, cancer pain, refractory arthritis pain and regenerative medicine including the treatment of arthritis with stem cell and platelet rich plasma injection therapy.Dr. Nelson is committed to a compassionate approach towards alleviating pain, restoring health, and improving the quality of life for his patients. He employs a rational evidence-based approach to chronic pain using a comprehensive interventional approach which starts with a consultation and ordering medically necessary testing, referrals to specialists, and coordinating physical and manual therapy as well as psychological testing or counseling, if needed. If appropriate, he will initiate an interventional plan that will employ image-guided nerve blocks or injections for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes. In some cases, he may recommend procedures and technologies such as radiofrequency ablation of pain generators or an implantable device, but only after noninvasive options have been exhausted. Other issues may need to be addressed including weight loss or gain, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances.Dr. Nelson is a founding member and Director-at-Large of the Washington Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. He is on the forefront of the latest innovations in spine therapy and is the first and leading physician in Washington State to implant the Boston Scientific Vertiflex procedure for spinal stenosis.On multiple occasions, Dr. Nelson has been invited to be a guest lecturer at the University of Washington Pain Medicine Fellowship program and has been actively involved in the teaching of pain fellows, medical students, and physician assistants. He has also served as a consultant and speaker to a variety of organizations.In his off time, he enjoys hiking, biking, golfing, skiing, and mountain climbing. He is active in Climb for Captives and Rescue Freedom International, an organization working on behalf of victims of human trafficking.
Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Wallerian Degeneration.
Dr. Nelson is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
12911 120th Avenue NE Suite H-210, Kirkland, WA 98034
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Daniel E. Nelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Daniel E. Nelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Daniel E. Nelson by calling their office at 425-823-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Daniel E. Nelson a top-rated expert for Cervical Spondylosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Daniel E. Nelson is classified as an Advanced expert for Cervical Spondylosis, 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. Daniel E. Nelson specialize in?
While Dr. Daniel E. Nelson is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Pudendal Neuralgia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.
Does Dr. Daniel E. Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Daniel E. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 425-823-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chronic PainDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Femoral Nerve DysfunctionDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Nerve Dysfunction.
- Giant Axonal NeuropathyDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Axonal Neuropathy.
- Pudendal NeuralgiaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Pudendal Neuralgia.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
- Wallerian DegenerationDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Wallerian Degeneration.
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- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Complex Regional Pain SyndromeDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.
- Herniated DiskDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- NeuralgiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- SciaticaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis SyndromeDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome.