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Dr. Nelson Saldua, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 50
Dr. Nelson Saldua, MD
4.7 (89 Ratings)

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

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 50
Vancouver, WA
Accepting new patients
22 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 22 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 is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and 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
Degenerative Disc Disease
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Cervical Radiculopathy
Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Herniated Disc Surgery
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Fusion
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Hip Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Joint Pain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Instability
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tarlov Cyst
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Fusion
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Plating and Fusion
Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Disc Replacement
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Spine Surgery
Complex Spine Surgery
Disc Replacement
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Image-Guided Spine Surgery
Joint Drainage
Knee Arthroscopy
Kyphosis Surgery
Laminectomy
Lower Spine Surgery
Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Laminectomy
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Microdiscectomy
Microsurgical Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Partial Hip Replacement
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Posterior Cervical Laminectomy
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Internal Fixation
Spinal Reconstruction
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Disc Replacement
Total Hip Replacement
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • LocalPlus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Tricare
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Vancouver Clinic Endoscopy Ctr
    700 NE 87th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98664
    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
    2525 NE 139th St Ste 140, Vancouver, WA 98686
  3. 3 Office
    34800 Bob Wilson Dr Ste 112, San Diego, CA 92134
  4. 4 Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
    2211 NE 139th St, Vancouver, WA 98686

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Saldua
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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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

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

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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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.

Yes, Dr. Nelson Saldua, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

    2211 NE 139th St, Vancouver, WA