Overview
Richard Nelson is a Colorectal Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1603 W Taylor St Rm 983, Chicago, IL 60612
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. Richard Nelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Nelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Nelson by calling their office at 224-410-5592. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Nelson a top-rated expert for Anal Fissure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Nelson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Anal Fissure, 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. Richard Nelson specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Nelson is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Anal Fissure, Bowel Incontinence, and Rectal Prolapse. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard Nelson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Nelson has published 33 articles and abstracts on conditions like Anal Fissure. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 224-410-5592 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Anal FissureDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Advanced
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Experienced
- ColonoscopyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.