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Mark Nelson, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, La Jolla, CA

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Orthopaedic Surgery La Jolla, CA

Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Office

    9834 Genesee Ave
    Ste 223
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Phone+1 858-777-7917
    Fax+1 858-703-5048

Summary

  • Dr. Mark Nelson, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon in La Jolla, California. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in California and Arizona. He is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla and Sharp Memorial Hospital.

Education & Training

  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1996 - 2000
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityInternship, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1995 - 1996
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    University of Utah School of MedicineClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2018 - 2024
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

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