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Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: varicose veins, minimally invasive procedures

30915 Lorain Road
North Olmsted, OH 44070

(440) 617-6061

Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD is a general surgeon in Elyria, OH specializing in general surgery. She graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD is affiliated with Mercy Health, University Hospitals, Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital and Mercy Health - Allen Hospital.

Office Locations

125 E Broad Street
Elyria, OH 44035

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30915 Lorain Road
North Olmsted, OH 44070

(440) 617-6061

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

ambulatory phlebectomy

minimally invasive procedures

sclerotherapy for varicose veins

By Affordability:

ambulatory phlebectomy

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD performed more ambulatory phlebectomy, minimally invasive procedures, and sclerotherapy for varicose veins procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for ambulatory phlebectomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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 Volume:

vascular procedures

By Affordability:

sclerotherapy for varicose veins

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD performed more vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for sclerotherapy for varicose veins that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Elyria, OH during 2012 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	198
doctor visit	395
injections	104
minimally invasive procedures	292
ultrasound (sonogram)	343
vascular procedures	541

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Elyria, OH during 2013 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	197
doctor visit	353
injections	128
minimally invasive procedures	266
ultrasound (sonogram)	356
vascular procedures	553

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Elyria, OH during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	194
doctor visit	359
injections	123
minimally invasive procedures	265
ultrasound (sonogram)	365
vascular procedures	559

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Elyria, OH during 2015 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	225
doctor visit	362
injections	145
minimally invasive procedures	316
ultrasound (sonogram)	375
vascular procedures	611

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Elyria, OH during 2016 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	262
doctor visit	422
injections	178
minimally invasive procedures	364
ultrasound (sonogram)	485
vascular procedures	765

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Elyria, OH during 2017 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	212
doctor visit	312
injections	155
minimally invasive procedures	284
ultrasound (sonogram)	324
vascular procedures	551

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Elyria, OH during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	208
doctor visit	295
injections	155
minimally invasive procedures	273
ultrasound (sonogram)	314
vascular procedures	534

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Elyria, OH during 2019 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	281
doctor visit	310
injections	230
minimally invasive procedures	352
ultrasound (sonogram)	325
vascular procedures	626

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Elyria, OH during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	187
doctor visit	269
injections	150
minimally invasive procedures	263
ultrasound (sonogram)	269
vascular procedures	495

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Elyria, OH during 2021 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	228
doctor visit	297
injections	189
minimally invasive procedures	347
ultrasound (sonogram)	339
vascular procedures	647

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Elyria, OH during 2022 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	260
doctor visit	286
injections	217
minimally invasive procedures	372
ultrasound (sonogram)	324
vascular procedures	653

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Elyria, OH during 2023 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	311
doctor visit	308
injections	260
minimally invasive procedures	436
ultrasound (sonogram)	351
vascular procedures	736

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD in 2023

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Elyria, OH during 2024 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	309
doctor visit	312
injections	279
minimally invasive procedures	411
ultrasound (sonogram)	318
vascular procedures	699

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD in 2024

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD treated as a general surgeon in Elyria, OH were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and ablation.

ablation	236
doctor visit	329
injections	177
minimally invasive procedures	326
ultrasound (sonogram)	345
vascular procedures	613

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	150
Male	42

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	175
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	119

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine in 1997. She completed residency at University Hospitals, Cleveland. She is certified by the Surgery - American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine (1997)

Residency: University Hospitals, Cleveland (2002)

Board Certification: Surgery - American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Health

University Hospitals

Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health - Allen Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$119,228 ClosureFast $88,496	VenaSeal $16,039	CVI $7,473	Endovenous Therapy $7,219
Medtronic, Inc.	$56,583 VenaSeal $36,287	ClosureFast $20,296
Covidien Sales LLC	$11,359 Vascular $11,100	CVI $259
Covidien LP	$3,909 CVI $2,812	Peripheral Vascular Stents $996	Procedural Support and Other $101
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$220 XARELTO $113	INVOKANA $106
Other	$910 VARITHENA $168	STEGLATRO $125	Methergine $123	IMVEXXY $121	Apligraf $100	Other $274

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$170,875
Travel and Lodging	$8,382
Food and Beverage	$6,789
Consulting Fee	$6,162

Research Payments

Dr. Dvora Y. Nelson, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $12,243.

Biography

Dr. Dvora Nelson is a general surgery specialist in North Olmsted, OH. Dr. Nelson's areas of expertise include varicose veins, minimally invasive procedures, and surgical procedures. Her professional affiliations include the University Hospitals and Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital. She studied medicine at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. Dr. Nelson trained at the University Hospitals, Cleveland for residency. She speaks Spanish.