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Dr. James Nelson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 74
Dr. James Nelson, MD
3.7 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. James Nelson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Elm Creek, NE.
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Dr. James Nelson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 74
Elm Creek, NE
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50 years of experience
Dr. James Nelson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Elm Creek, NE.

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Dr. James Nelson, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Elm Creek, NE and has 50 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Chi Health Good Samaritan and Lexington Regional Health Center. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nelson accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    515 W Boyd Ave, Elm Creek, NE 68836

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Jul 21, 2023
Very attentive and caring doctor
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Biography
  • Dr. James Nelson, MD is a family medicine specialist in Elm Creek, NE and has over 49 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY in 1974. He specializes in Family Medicine.
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  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY
    1974
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Dr. James Nelson, MD is affiliated with Chi Health Good Samaritan and Lexington Regional Health Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Chi Health Good Samaritan

    10 E 31st St, Kearney, NE

  • Lexington Regional Health Center

    1201 N Erie St, Lexington, NE