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  • Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 41 years of experience
  • Carondelet Medical Group - Orthopedics 6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 415, Tucson, AZ 85710
  • (520) 887-7700

Brief Intro

Fellowship trained by the Mayo Clinic in Orthopedic Oncology and Adult Reconstruction, Dr. Thomas Nelson specializes in orthopedic oncology and joint replacement. He has extensive experience treating bone and soft tissue tumors for limb salvage , as well as in primary and revision total joint procedures for the shoulder, hip and knee. Dr. Nelson is focused on providing safe, high quality orthopedic care specific to the patient’s diagnosis and treatment wishes. He strives to make every encounter a positive one. He is an examiner for the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, and is a passionate contributor to organizations that provide medical services in Honduras. Dr. Nelson has been in Tucson since 2019, and very much enjoys all the outdoor activities the desert has to offer.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Cook County Hosp, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Univ Il Coll Of Med, General Surgery

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn - 1984

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • 6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 415, Tucson, AZ 85710

Specialties Treated

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedic Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Tricare
  • HealthSmart
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • HealthPartners
  • Allwell
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Corvel
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Priority Health
  • Bright Health
  • CHAMPVA
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Meritain Health
  • Transamerica
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Banner Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Mercy Care
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  • Cancer 22
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 18
  • Orthopedics 35
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 27
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 34
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 37
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 13
  • Children's Hospital 6
  • Urology 32
  • Psychiatry 28
  • Geriatrics 34
  • Rehabilitation 19
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 3
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 4
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 5
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 3