Matthew J. Nelson
Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Matthew J. Nelson

Gastroenterology
Corewell Health Gastroenterology - 1005 W Green St
1005 West Green Street, Suite 300, 
Hastings, MI 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral required
Before you request
Expertise in
7
conditions
Corewell Health Gastroenterology - 1005 W Green St
1005 West Green Street, Suite 300, 
Hastings, MI 

Overview

Matthew Nelson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hastings, Michigan.

Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Esophagitis, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Nelson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Wayne State University School Of Medicine

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Hospital Affiliations

Spectrum Health
Spectrum Health United Hospital
Corewell Health Pennock Hospital
Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital
Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital
Corewell Health Greenville Hospital
Corewell Health Pennock Hospital
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
McLaren Health
  • HMO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Priority Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Quartz Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sanford
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
University of Michigan Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Upper Peninsula Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

Corewell Health Gastroenterology - 1005 W Green St
1005 West Green Street, Suite 300, Hastings, MI 49058

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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

18 Total Publications

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Journal: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology
Published: July 29, 2026
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Corewell Health Gastroenterology - 1005 W Green St

1005 West Green Street, Suite 300, 
Hastings, MI 
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616-267-7414
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew J. Nelson

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew J. Nelson?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew J. Nelson by calling their office at 616-267-7414. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Matthew J. Nelson a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew J. Nelson is classified as an Advanced expert for Crohn's Disease, 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. Matthew J. Nelson specialize in?

While Dr. Matthew J. Nelson is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Esophagitis, and Esophageal Varices. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Matthew J. Nelson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Matthew J. Nelson has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew J. Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Matthew J. Nelson accept my insurance?

Dr. Matthew J. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 616-267-7414 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.

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