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Dr. Nelson Saldua, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery Age 49
Dr. Nelson Saldua, MD
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Dr. Nelson Saldua, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Vancouver, WA.
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Dr. Nelson Saldua, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery Age 49
Vancouver, WA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nelson Saldua, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Vancouver, WA.

About

Dr. Nelson Saldua, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Vancouver, WA and has 21 years experience. They graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. Dr. Saldua has experience treating conditions like Intervertebral Disc Disease and Degenerative Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Saldua received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 89 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Saldua accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Intervertebral Disc Disease Chevron Icon
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Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy) Chevron Icon
Cervical Radiculopathy Chevron Icon
Herniated Disc Chevron Icon
Low Back Pain Chevron Icon
Lumbar Radiculopathy Chevron Icon
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Chevron Icon
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Spine Chevron Icon
Radiculopathy Chevron Icon
Sciatica Chevron Icon
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Scoliosis Chevron Icon
Spinal Stenosis Chevron Icon
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication Chevron Icon
Spine Deformities Chevron Icon
Spondylolisthesis Chevron Icon
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion Chevron Icon
Cervical Spinal Fusion Chevron Icon
Herniated Disc Surgery Chevron Icon
Laminoforaminotomy Chevron Icon
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
Lumbar Spinal Fusion Chevron Icon
Spinal Cord Decompression Chevron Icon
Spinal Fusion Chevron Icon
Ankylosing Spondylitis Chevron Icon
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis Chevron Icon
Arthritis of the Elbow Chevron Icon
Back Pain Chevron Icon
Broken Arm Chevron Icon
Bursitis Chevron Icon
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Cauda Equina Syndrome Chevron Icon
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak) Chevron Icon
Cervical Spine Myelopathy Chevron Icon
Cervical Stenosis Chevron Icon
Chronic Neck Pain Chevron Icon
Clavicle Fracture Chevron Icon
Coccygeal Pain Chevron Icon
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture Chevron Icon
Complications of Joint Prosthesis Chevron Icon
De Quervain's Disease Chevron Icon
Difficulty With Walking Chevron Icon
Femur Fracture Chevron Icon
Foot Fracture Chevron Icon
Fracture of Hand and Fingers Chevron Icon
Gait Abnormality Chevron Icon
Gout Chevron Icon
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Hammer Toe Chevron Icon
Hand Fracture Chevron Icon
Hip Fracture Chevron Icon
Humerus Fracture Chevron Icon
Joint Pain Chevron Icon
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip) Chevron Icon
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle) Chevron Icon
Limb Pain Chevron Icon
Lumbar Spine Fracture Chevron Icon
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy Chevron Icon
Lumbosacral Stenosis Chevron Icon
Lupus Chevron Icon
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Muscle Cramping Chevron Icon
Myelopathy Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Foot Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Hand Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Hip Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Knee Chevron Icon
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder Chevron Icon
Osteopenia Chevron Icon
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) Chevron Icon
Pathological Spine Fracture Chevron Icon
Pelvic Fracture Chevron Icon
Peripheral Nerve Disorders Chevron Icon
Polyneuropathy Chevron Icon
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome Chevron Icon
Pyogenic Arthritis Chevron Icon
Rheumatoid Arthritis Chevron Icon
Sacrum Disorders Chevron Icon
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement) Chevron Icon
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis Chevron Icon
Shoulder Fracture Chevron Icon
Sjögren's Syndrome Chevron Icon
Spinal Cord Injury Chevron Icon
Spinal Instability Chevron Icon
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Chevron Icon
Spinal Osteophyte Chevron Icon
Spine Fractures, Traumatic Chevron Icon
Spondylitis Chevron Icon
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear) Chevron Icon
Stress Fracture of Foot Chevron Icon
Tarlov Cyst Chevron Icon
Tenosynovitis Chevron Icon
Thoracic Spine Fracture Chevron Icon
Upper Back Pain Chevron Icon
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Fusion Chevron Icon
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Plating and Fusion Chevron Icon
Artificial Disc Replacement Chevron Icon
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement Chevron Icon
Cervical Disc Replacement Chevron Icon
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery Chevron Icon
Cervical Spine Surgery Chevron Icon
Complex Spine Surgery Chevron Icon
Disc Replacement Chevron Icon
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn Chevron Icon
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair Chevron Icon
Excision of Radius or Ulna Chevron Icon
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum Chevron Icon
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed Chevron Icon
Hip Replacement Chevron Icon
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist Chevron Icon
Image-Guided Spine Surgery Chevron Icon
Joint Drainage Chevron Icon
Knee Arthroscopy Chevron Icon
Kyphosis Surgery Chevron Icon
Laminectomy Chevron Icon
Lower Spine Surgery Chevron Icon
Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery Chevron Icon
Lumbar Laminectomy Chevron Icon
Lumbar Spine Surgery Chevron Icon
Microdiscectomy Chevron Icon
Microsurgical Spine Surgery Chevron Icon
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Chevron Icon
Musculoskeletal Function Test Chevron Icon
Neuroplasty Chevron Icon
Orthopedic Spine Surgery Chevron Icon
Partial Hip Replacement Chevron Icon
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty Chevron Icon
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty Chevron Icon
Peripheral Nerve Block Chevron Icon
Posterior Cervical Laminectomy Chevron Icon
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment Chevron Icon
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment Chevron Icon
Shoulder Fracture Treatment Chevron Icon
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair Chevron Icon
Spinal Discectomy Chevron Icon
Spinal Internal Fixation Chevron Icon
Spinal Reconstruction Chevron Icon
Spinal Tumor Surgery Chevron Icon
Spine Fracture Treatment Chevron Icon
Spine Surgery Chevron Icon
Steroid Injection Chevron Icon
Synovial Biopsy Chevron Icon
Total Disc Replacement Chevron Icon
Total Hip Replacement Chevron Icon
Wound Repair Chevron Icon
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Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Vancouver Clinic Endoscopy Ctr
    700 NE 87th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98664
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (360) 882-2778
    Monday
    07:00 - 20:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 20:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 20:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 20:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 20:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Office
    34800 Bob Wilson Dr Ste 112, San Diego, CA 92134
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  3. 3 Office
    800 NE Tenney Rd Ste 110-503, Vancouver, WA 98685
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 532-6400
  4. 4 Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
    2211 NE 139th St, Vancouver, WA 98686
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Patient Satisfaction

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4.7
Based on 89 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Feb 09, 2023
I"ve had neck problems for 20 years now. After developing numbness and trouble with fine movements in my hand, my Dr sent me for an MRI that showed multiple levels of discs and vertebrae in poor condition.I did not want to talk to anyone who was going to push surgery, I just wanted an honest consultation without pressure on which way I should go. Dr. Saldua was exactly the right person. He looked at my MRI and discussed what types of spine surgery could be used and said my situation would need a fusion at 3 levels. He told me its a very intense surgery that is very hard on the patient and has a long recovery. On top of that he explained that at my age a fusion should not be considered except as an absolute last resort because the fusion will cause problems in other places on the spine and would require additional surgeries in the future and each surgery would reduce how much I can move my spine. I was referred to physical therapy and am thankful that I saw Dr. Saldua.
ELS — Feb 09, 2023
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Care Philosophy

  • Dr. Saldua believes that honesty and communication are essential to the doctor-patient relationship. Surgery on the neck or back is a serious consideration and surgery should only be entertained after a thorough discussion of the risks and benefits of surgery. In this way, he believes that surgery can result in reliable and predictable clinical outcomes.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Nelson Saldua, MD is an orthopedic spine surgery specialist in Vancouver, WA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in 2002. He specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and more.
Biography
Specialties
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specialties
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
    2002
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Naval Medical Center San Diego
    2003
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nelson Saldua, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Saldua's profile.

Dr. Saldua frequently treats the following conditions: Intervertebral Disc Disease and Degenerative Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nelson Saldua, MD is affiliated with Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

    2211 NE 139th St, Vancouver, WA