Dr. Karen Nelson
Trauma & Total Joints
Dr. Nelson is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in traumatic injuries and total joint replacement and advanced joint reconstruction, with a particular focus on complex pelvic fractures. She is deeply committed to supporting patients through some of their most challenging moments and takes great joy in celebrating their recoveries.
Dr. Nelson graduated from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by an orthopedic surgery residency at Henry Ford Malcomb Hospital in Michigan and a fellowship in orthopedic trauma at UMC. Dr. Nelson also serves as an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. Additionally, she is the Assistant Program Director for the UMC Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship Program.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Nelson enjoys spending quality time with her family and exploring the outdoors through backpacking, snowboarding, biking and running.
Dr. Nelson graduated from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by an orthopedic surgery residency at Henry Ford Malcomb Hospital in Michigan and a fellowship in orthopedic trauma at UMC. Dr. Nelson also serves as an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. Additionally, she is the Assistant Program Director for the UMC Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship Program.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Nelson enjoys spending quality time with her family and exploring the outdoors through backpacking, snowboarding, biking and running.
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