Robert Nelson, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
33 Upper Riverdale Road, SW
Suite 25
Riverdale, GA 30274
For an appointment, call:
770-996-3190
Medical Degree
University of Illinois School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
Surgical Internship
Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
Orthopedic Residency
Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
Membership
Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Treatment and Procedures
In addition to general orthopedics, Dr. Nelson focuses on orthopedic surgeries,
such as (but not limited to):
- Total Joint Replacement of Hip, Knee and Shoulders
- Arthroscopic Repair of ACL and Meniscus
- Arthroscopic Repair of Shoulder
- Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Sports-Related Injuries
- Open Reduction of Various Fractures
Commitment to Patients and Care
In addition to meeting his patient’s medical needs, Dr. Nelson has
spent considerable time traveling abroad to East Africa and has been on
medical missions to countries such as Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia. He
is dedicated to helping patients recover from either injury or degenerative
processes that have affected their livelihood or way of life.