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Dr. Karen Nelson, DO

General Surgery* Age 49
Dr. Karen Nelson, DO
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Dr. Karen Nelson, DO is a General Surgery Specialist in Bowling Green, KY.
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Dr. Karen Nelson, DO

General Surgery* Age 49
Bowling Green, KY
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Dr. Karen Nelson, DO is a General Surgery Specialist in Bowling Green, KY.

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Dr. Karen Nelson, DO is a General Surgery Specialist in Bowling Green, KY. They graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a residency at General Surgery, Botsford Hospital, Farmington Hills, Mich.. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Atrium Medical Center. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
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Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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Esophageal Diverticulum
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Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
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Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherectomy
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Hernia Repair
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Western Kentucky Heart and Lung Associates Psc
    825 2nd Ave Ste B1, Bowling Green, KY 42101
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (270) 796-3330
  2. 2 AMC Professional Building
    200 Medical Center Dr Ste 490, Middletown, OH 45005
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (513) 424-6565
  3. 3 Holzer Hospital
    90 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, OH 45631
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (740) 446-5763
  4. 4 Kindred Hospital Lima
    730 W Market St, Lima, OH 45801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (419) 996-4011
  5. 5 Mercy Hospital Janesville Rehabilitation Unit
    1000 Mineral Point Ave, Janesville, WI 53548
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (608) 756-6868
  6. 6 HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
    835 S Van Buren St, Green Bay, WI 54301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (920) 272-1586

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson
3.3
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (2)

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Jul 18, 2021
Awesome She performed a 4x bypass and an aortic valve replacement and was wonderful prior to and post surgery. She and her staff were outstanding.
— Jul 18, 2021
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Care Philosophy

  • I try to put myself in my patient's shoes so I am more sensitive to their situation. It is my goal to treat the whole person and encourage patients to ask questions so they understand their condition and plan of care. This allows the patient and their family to be engaged in their care and recovery.

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Biography
  • Dr. Karen Nelson, DO is a general surgery specialist in Bowling Green, KY. She specializes in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Biography
Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • General Surgery, Botsford Hospital, Farmington Hills, Mich.
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery, Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Nelson, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Karen Nelson, DO is affiliated with Atrium Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Karen Nelson, DO holds board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Atrium Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Dr, Middletown, OH