Gregory N Nelson Jr. MD
Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Surgery
Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow
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1050 Old des Peres RdSt. Louis, MO 63131
Phone+1 314-516-0612
Fax+1 314-291-3466
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Summary
- Dr. Gregory Nelson Jr. is an orthopaedic surgeon based in St. Louis, MO, with a specialty in elbow and shoulder surgery. He completed his medical education at Yale School of Medicine in 2008, followed by a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Washington University and a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. Since 2014, he has been an attending physician at SSM Health DePaul Hospital and works at Orthopedic Associates. Dr. Nelson is experienced in various joint arthroplasties and arthroscopies. His research, published in reputable journals, has been cited numerous times, focusing on joint infections and patient outcomes post-surgery. He has received several honors, including the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification and the Golden Rongeur award for excellence in diabetic foot care.
Education & Training
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHFellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2014
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008 - 2013
Yale School of MedicineClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
WI State Medical License 2025 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2025 - 2026
MN State Medical License 2025 - 2026
MO State Medical License 2017 - 2026
AZ State Medical License 2014 - 2019
NJ State Medical License 2013 - 2015
PA State Medical License 2013 - 2014
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity Practice Solution, GE Healthcare, 2016-2017
- Golden Rongeur, Excellence in Diabetic Foot Care Washington University in Saint Louis Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011
- Resident Research Grant Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation, 2010
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 110 citationsOutcomes in the treatment of periprosthetic joint infection after shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review.Gregory N. Nelson, Daniel E. Davis, Surena Namdari
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2016-08-01 - 23 citationsLeukocyte esterase in the diagnosis of shoulder periprosthetic joint infection.Gregory N. Nelson, E. Scott Paxton, Alexa Narzikul, Gerald R. Williams, Mark D. Lazarus
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2015-09-01 - 41 citationsThe impact of patient activity level on wrist disability after distal radius malunion in older adults.Gregory N. Nelson, Jeffrey G. Stepan, Daniel A. Osei, Ryan P. Calfee
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2015-04-01
Journal Articles
- leukocyte esterasenelson gn, shoulder and elbow
Press Mentions
St. Louis Orthopedic Surgeon Among 1st in Region to Perform Cementless Partial Knee ReplacementJune 6th, 2025
Professional Memberships
- Candidate Member
- Member
- J. Robert Gladden Orthopedic SocietyMember
- Mid-Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow SocietyMember
Industry Relationships
- Consultant, ZimmerBiomet
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