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Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery
University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine (1992)
Professional interests include: microvascular surgery, musculoskeletal problems, sports health, and more.
183 Spotnap Road Suite C
Charlottesville, VA 22911

Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO is an orthopedist in Charlottesville, VA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1992 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO is affiliated with Sentara Health and CHARLOTTESVILLE ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER, PLC.

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Office Locations

Sentara Health

183 Spotnap Road Suite C
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 244-8412
(434) 244-8415
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Some issues Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

In The News 

“Killian selected Don Morris, the UnMarlboro Cowboy, and Dr. David Nielsen, an ear surgeon well-known for his antismoking efforts.”—"Where There's Smoke", Phoenix New Times, January 1996

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

shoulder X-ray

In 2023, Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO performed more shoulder X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO had a list price for X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

joint X-ray
knee X-ray

In 2013, Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO had a list price for joint X-ray, and knee X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated as an orthopedist in Charlottesville, VA during 2013 were X-rays, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 91
decompression surgery 26
doctor visit 627
hip imaging 30
injections 156
musculoskeletal imaging 143
nerve procedures 26
open surgery 26
pelvic imaging 18
upper extremity surgery 26
X-rays 161

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO.

Gender
Male 160
Female 248
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 349
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 208
From 75 to 84 117
85 and over 46
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 31
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated as an orthopedist in Charlottesville, VA during 2014 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 102
decompression surgery 46
doctor visit 615
hip imaging 24
hospital care 18
injections 144
inpatient care 18
musculoskeletal imaging 114
nerve procedures 46
open surgery 46
pelvic imaging 18
tendon surgery 14
upper extremity surgery 60
X-rays 132

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO.

Gender
Male 146
Female 262
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 354
Black 40
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 201
From 75 to 84 116
85 and over 55
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 31
Dementia 6
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated as an orthopedist in Charlottesville, VA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 105
decompression surgery 27
doctor visit 545
hip imaging 33
hospital care 20
injections 139
inpatient care 20
musculoskeletal imaging 171
nerve procedures 27
open surgery 27
pelvic imaging 29
tendon surgery 13
upper extremity surgery 40
X-rays 200

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO.

Gender
Male 248
Female 440
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 592
Black 74
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 316
From 75 to 84 222
85 and over 102
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 33
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated as an orthopedist in Charlottesville, VA during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 110
decompression surgery 13
doctor visit 583
hospital care 15
injections 129
inpatient care 15
musculoskeletal imaging 171
nerve procedures 13
open surgery 13
upper extremity surgery 13
X-rays 171

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO.

Gender
Male 131
Female 205
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 292
Black 28
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 151
From 75 to 84 100
85 and over 59
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 27
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated as an orthopedist in Charlottesville, VA during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 126
decompression surgery 18
doctor visit 658
hospital care 17
injections 152
inpatient care 17
musculoskeletal imaging 202
nerve procedures 18
open surgery 18
upper extremity surgery 18
X-rays 202

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO.

Gender
Male 143
Female 230
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 328
Black 31
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 170
From 75 to 84 122
85 and over 53
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 31
Dementia 12
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated as an orthopedist in Charlottesville, VA during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 102
decompression surgery 16
doctor visit 686
injections 124
musculoskeletal imaging 306
nerve procedures 16
open surgery 16
upper extremity surgery 16
X-rays 306

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO.

Gender
Male 140
Female 242
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 325
Black 39
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 173
From 75 to 84 123
85 and over 57
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 27
Dementia 13
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated as an orthopedist in Charlottesville, VA during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 121
doctor visit 679
hospital care 22
injections 121
inpatient care 22
musculoskeletal imaging 310
X-rays 310

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO.

Gender
Male 166
Female 249
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 349
Black 43
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 199
From 75 to 84 117
85 and over 50
Less than 65 49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 27
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated as an orthopedist in Charlottesville, VA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 126
doctor visit 571
injections 139
musculoskeletal imaging 215
X-rays 215

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO.

Gender
Male 151
Female 206
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 311
Black 22
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 179
From 75 to 84 98
85 and over 39
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 25
Dementia 6
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated as an orthopedist in Charlottesville, VA during 2021 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 98
doctor visit 491
injections 124
musculoskeletal imaging 115
X-rays 115

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO.

Gender
Male 132
Female 179
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 255
Black 30
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 152
From 75 to 84 90
85 and over 33
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 20
Dementia 5
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated as an orthopedist in Charlottesville, VA during 2022 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 124
doctor visit 442
injections 142
musculoskeletal imaging 121
X-rays 121

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO.

Gender
Male 97
Female 131
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 191
Black 19
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 120
From 75 to 84 81
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated as an orthopedist in Charlottesville, VA during 2023 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration 13
doctor visit 172
injections 13
musculoskeletal imaging 26
X-rays 26

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO.

Gender
Male 52
Female 70
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 103
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 70
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated as an orthopedist in Charlottesville, VA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

aspiration 101
decompression surgery 24
doctor visit 551
hip imaging 29
hospital care 18
injections 125
inpatient care 18
musculoskeletal imaging 172
nerve procedures 24
open surgery 24
pelvic imaging 21
tendon surgery 13
upper extremity surgery 28
X-rays 178

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO.

Gender
Male 142
Female 223
Ethnicity
Black / African American 29
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 313
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 3
Age
75 to 84 111
85 and over 44
Less than 65 30
65 to 74 176

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 26
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Cancer 9
Dementia 6

Education & Training

Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at Grandview Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine (1992)

Residency: Grandview Medical Center (2001)

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sentara Health
CHARLOTTESVILLE ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER, PLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $347 Fixos
$127 		HOFFMANN
$116 		TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES
$15
$89
Curonix LLC $279 PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A
$279
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. $114 VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS
$28 		Shoulders
$23 		ATTUNE
$20 		MONOVISC
$19
$25
Terumo BCT, Inc. $111 BMAC
$66 		SmartPRep
$27 		SmartPReP2
$17
Tornier, Inc. $105 LE - MaxLock Extreme
$105
Other $239 Exparel
$102 		EUFLEXXA
$69 		XIAFLEX
$52 		OFIRMEV
$16
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,194

Research Payments

Dr. David Alan Nielsen, FAAOS, DO has received 3 research payments totaling $2,500.

Biography

Dr. David Nielsen sees patients in Charlottesville, VA. His medical specialties are hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Nielsen include replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), hand surgery procedures, and sports health. Dr. Nielsen attended medical school at A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Nielsen completed a residency program at Grandview Medical Center. Dr. Nielsen is affiliated with Sentara Health.

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