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Dr. Mark Nelson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Dr. Mark Nelson, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)
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Dr. Mark Nelson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Mark Nelson, MD works in Tacoma, WA as an Ophthalmologist and has 31 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1993. Dr. Nelson has has worked on more claims relating to Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Retinal Vascular Occlusion than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Nelson has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. They are affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Nelson also speaks German. Dr. Nelson practices at Practice in Tacoma, WA and has additional offices in Olympia, WA and Kennewick, WA.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2245 S 19th St # 200, Tacoma, WA 98405
  2. 2 Office
    3773 Martin Way E Ste C101, Olympia, WA 98506
  3. 3 Office
    7516 W Deschutes Pl Ste B, Kennewick, WA 99336

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Apr 23, 2023
So impressed with Dr. Nelson! His professional demeanor and his skills are excellent. He treats not only the problem, but the whole patient personally...with respect, patience and compassion. Simply excellent.
— Apr 23, 2023
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Languages Spoken
German
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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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
  • Madigan Army Medical Center
    1994
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Wills Eye Hospital
    2003
Fellowship Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Mark Nelson, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Nelson accepts AARP, Aetna and AlaskaCare Health Plans as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Nelson accepts here.

Dr. Nelson frequently sees patients for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Retinal Vascular Occlusion.

Yes, Dr. Nelson speaks German. See Dr. Nelson's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Nelson has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 3 times.

Dr. Nelson is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Nelson has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 31 years.

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