Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions
OHSU Hospital
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
Portland, OR 

Overview

Nels Carlson is a Physiatrist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Carlson is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Sciatica, Collagen VI-Related Myopathy, and Rigid Spine Syndrome.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Physiatry

Licenses

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in OR

Hospital Affiliations

Ohsu Hospital And Clinics

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BridgeSpan
  • EPO
  • HMO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PacificSource
  • PPO
Regence
  • EPO
  • PPO
Samaritan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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

OHSU Hospital
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239
Other Locations
OHSU Cho Beaverton
15700 SW Greystone Ct, Beaverton, OR 97006

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. Nels Carlson

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nels Carlson?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Nels Carlson by calling their office at 503-494-6400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Nels Carlson a top-rated expert for Foot Drop?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nels Carlson is classified as an Advanced expert for Foot Drop, 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. Nels Carlson specialize in?

While Dr. Nels Carlson is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Foot Drop, Sciatica, and Collagen VI-Related Myopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.

Does Dr. Nels Carlson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nels Carlson has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Foot Drop. You can view a list of Dr. Nels Carlson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Nels Carlson accept my insurance?

Dr. Nels Carlson accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 503-494-6400 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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