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Specialty iconSpecialtiesOrthopedic Surgery
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Location iconLocationRocky Mount, NC
BioiconBio:
With over 37 years of experience, this dedicated orthopedic surgeon sp...
ExperienceiconExperience:
35+ years
Language SpokeniconLanguage Spoken:
English
Common TreatmentsiconCommon Treatments:
Back Pain
Knee Injury
Hip Replacement
Rotator Cuff Tear
Osteoarthritis Of Knee
Ankle Sprains And Strains
Herniated Disc
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Institutes AttendediconInstitutes Attended:
BSMECU, 
EUSM, 
ABOS, 
GA Med Bd, 
NCMC
CertificatesiconCertificates:
MD, 
Res, 
Intern, 
BCO, 
GA Med Lic
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Common TreatmentsiconCommon Treatments:
Back Pain
Knee Injury
Hip Replacement
Rotator Cuff Tear
Osteoarthritis Of Knee
Ankle Sprains And Strains
Herniated Disc
See More
Institutes AttendediconInstitutes Attended:
BSMECU, 
EUSM, 
ABOS, 
GA Med Bd, 
NCMC
CertificatesiconCertificates:
MD, 
Res, 
Intern, 
BCO, 
GA Med Lic
See More
specOverview
Dr. James Nelson, MD is a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon located in Rocky Mount, NC, boasting over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He specializes in a wide range of orthopedic conditions such as back pain, knee injuries, arthritis, hip replacement, and more. Dr. Nelson is affiliated with both Nash General Hospital and Nash Health Care Systems, and he is currently accepting new patients....
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insurance
In-network insurance
Aetna
Alliant Health Plans
Aspire Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Appointments Scheduling
UNC Orthopedics at Nash
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Address:

600 Nash Medical Arts Mall, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Phone:

(252) 962-4450

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Fax:

(252) 962-4451

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NPI/License numbericonNPI/License number:
1023076494
ExperienceiconExperience:
35+ years
Language SpokeniconLanguage Spoken:
English
Hospital AffiliationsiconHospital Affiliations:
Nash General Hospital
Nash Health Care Systems
SpecialtiesiconSpecialties:
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics
General Orthopedic Surgery
Common TreatmentsiconCommon Treatments:
Back Pain
Knee Injury
Hip Replacement
Rotator Cuff Tear
Osteoarthritis Of Knee
Ankle Sprains And Strains
Herniated Disc
See More
Education IconEducation & Certifications:
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NC State Medical License
North Carolina Medical Center2025
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Residency in Orthopedics/Surgery
Emory University School of Medicine1991
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GA State Medical License
Georgia State Medical Board1991
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Internship in Transitional Medicine
Emory University School of Medicine1987
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Medical Degree
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University1986
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Board Certification in Orthopaedics
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery