Optum Nevada-UMc Orthopedic And Spine Institute
2231 W Charleston Blvd, 
Las Vegas, NV 

Overview

Karen Nelson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Infectious Arthritis, Acute Pain, and Hip Replacement.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in NV

Hospital Affiliations

University Medical Center

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
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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
EMI Health
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Silversummit Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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

Optum Nevada-UMc Orthopedic And Spine Institute
2231 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102

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. Karen Nelson

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Nelson?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen Nelson by calling their office at 702-383-2663. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Karen Nelson a top-rated expert for Hip Replacement?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen Nelson is classified as an Experienced expert for Hip 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. Karen Nelson specialize in?

While Dr. Karen Nelson is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Hip Replacement, Infectious Arthritis, and Acute Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Karen Nelson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Karen Nelson has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hip Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Karen Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Karen Nelson accept my insurance?

Dr. Karen Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 702-383-2663 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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