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Dr. Philip Nelsen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 76
Dr. Philip Nelsen, MD
4.9 (64 Ratings)
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Dr. Philip Nelsen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Toledo, OH.
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Dr. Philip Nelsen, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 76
Toledo, OH
Accepting new patients
Dr. Philip Nelsen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Toledo, OH.

About

Dr. Philip Nelsen, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Toledo, OH. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed a residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center. Dr. Nelsen has experience treating conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Benign Neoplasm of Eye among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelsen received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 64 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Nelsen is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Macular Hole
Serous Detachment Retina
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blindness
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Eye Pain
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Macular Pucker
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Tear
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Thyroid Disease
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Coreoplasty
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Iridoplasty
Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Open Access Plus
  • Coventry Health America PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
  • PHCS Network PPO
  • Priority PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Retina Vitreous Associates Inc.
    2865 N Reynolds Rd Ste 230, Toledo, OH 43615
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (419) 578-4367
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    6591 W Central Ave Ste 202, Toledo, OH 43617
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  3. 3 Office
    3740 W Sylvania Ave Ste 101, Toledo, OH 43623
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  4. 4 Office
    15840 Medical Dr S Ste D, Findlay, OH 45840
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (419) 424-5915

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelsen
4.9
Based on 64 Reviews
5 Stars (61)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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May 18, 2022
Very professional. He shows care and concern for your health. Staff is also excellent.
Ken C — May 18, 2022
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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.

Internship

Internship
  • Milwaukee Co General Hospital
    1974
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    1977
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1979
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Philip Nelsen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelsen's profile.

Dr. Nelsen frequently treats the following conditions: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Benign Neoplasm of Eye. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Philip Nelsen, MD is affiliated with Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Philip Nelsen, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center

    2213 Cherry St, Toledo, OH