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3420 S Mercy RdSte 200Gilbert, AZ 85297
Phone+1 480-909-3788
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Summary
- Dr. Joseph Nelson is an orthopedic surgeon based in Gilbert, AZ, specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2015, followed by an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Michigan and a fellowship in adult reconstructive orthopaedics at the Anderson Orthopedic Research Institute. Currently practicing at DHMG since 2021, Dr. Nelson has experience in treating arthritis, performing total knee arthroplasty, and conducting both revision hip and knee surgeries as well as anterior hip replacements. His research work includes publications in recognized journals, addressing topics such as hip arthroplasty and soft tissue sarcomas. Dr. Nelson was honored with memberships in the Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2014.
Education & Training
Anderson Orthopedic Research InstituteFellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 2020 - 2021
University of MichiganResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015 - 2020
University of Arizona College of MedicineClass of 2015- Brigham Young UniversityBS, Public Health, 2007 - 2011
Certifications & Licensure
AZ State Medical License 2021 - 2026
MI State Medical License 2015 - 2022
VA State Medical License 2020 - 2022
MD State Medical License 2020 - 2021
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Alpha Omega Alpha 2014
- Gold Humanism Honor Society 2014
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsAre Short Stems Associated With Higher Fracture Rates and Early Revision Rates in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty? A Noninferiority Analysis.Joseph T Nelson, Huiyong Zheng, Brian R Hallstrom, Richard E Hughes, Michael A Mont
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2023-07-01 - 2 citationsAnalysis of the Effect of the Size and Grade of Soft Tissue Sarcoma on Rates of Unplanned Resection, Metastatic Disease, Mortality, and Morbid Re-Resection Over 20 Years.Paul Gagnet, Joseph Nelson, Nicholas Wallace, Caitlin McCarthy, Christopher B. Robbins
Orthopedics. 2021-01-08 - 6 citationsCadaver-based abscess model for medical training.Michael Stanley Ellis, Joseph T Nelson, Jeffrey Z. Kartchner, Karl Andrew Yousef, William J. Adamas-Rappaport
Advances in Medical Education and Practice. 2017-01-18
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Other Languages
- Spanish
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