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Dr. Scott C. Nelson, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: kyphosis, trauma, spinal deformity, and more.

11370 Anderson Street Suite 1500
Loma Linda, CA 92354

(909) 558-2802

Dr. Scott C. Nelson, MD is an orthopedist in Loma Linda, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Scott C. Nelson, MD is affiliated with Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus, Loma Linda University Professional Plaza, FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSM, Loma Linda University Medical Center and Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

11234 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354

Address:

11370 Anderson Street Suite 1500
Loma Linda, CA 92354

Address:

25455 Barton Road Suite 102b
Loma Linda, CA 92354

In The News

“LOMA LINDA - Scott Nelson, an orthopedic surgeon and graduate of Loma Linda University, flew Wednesday from his base in the Dominican Republic to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, with a surgical team to...”—"Orthopedic surgeon, a Loma Linda University graduate, flies to Haiti to help injured", Pasadena Star-News, January 2010

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	12

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	16
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2018

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott C. Nelson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	4
Female	4

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	4
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott C. Nelson, MD From 2013 - 2018

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Scott C. Nelson, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	34
High Cholesterol	5
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Scott C. Nelson, MD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott C. Nelson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Loma Linda University Health

Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus

Loma Linda University Professional Plaza

FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSM

Loma Linda University Medical Center

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Scott C. Nelson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Scott C. Nelson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Loma Linda, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.	$54,717 PRECICE $50,717	$4,000
Orthofix Medical, Inc.	$42,664 JUNIORTHO PLATING SYSTEM $36,754	FITBONE $5,016	TrueLok $856	Calcaneal Minifixator $26	Ring - TRUELOK $12
Ellipse Technologies, Inc.	$6,621 PRECICE $6,021	MAGEC $600
K2M, Inc.	$2,712 MESA Spinal System $1,500	General K2M Product Discussion $1,212
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$2,691 VIPER $2,340	EXPEDIUM $66	$286
Other	$6,684 PASS LP $1,831	None $1,276	Trauma Limb Restoration $468	TrueLok $398	Contours VPS-3 $361	Other $2,350

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$98,014
Travel and Lodging	$14,849
Food and Beverage	$2,067
Acquisitions	$866
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program	$286
Other	$9

Research Payments

Dr. Scott C. Nelson, MD has received 17 research payments totaling $85,807.

Biography

Dr. Scott Nelson is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Patient reviews placed Dr. Nelson at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: scoliosis, leg problems, and osteomyelitis. He is affiliated with Loma Linda University Health. He attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Loma Linda University Medical Center for residency.