Dr. David Nielsen, DO

Orthopedic Hand Surgery ·

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Age 48

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Dr. David Nielsen, DO is an orthopedic hand surgery specialist in Charlottesville, VA and has been practicing for 16 years. He graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996 and specializes in orthopedic hand surgery, pediatric hand surgery, and more.Read his story

Charlottesville Orthopaedic Ctr

183 Spotnap Rd Ste C

Charlottesville, VA 22911

Contact Information

(434) 244-8412

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Top Care Areas

See how frequently Dr. Nielsen performs your care needs compared to other doctors.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

very high

more than 97% of peers

very high

more than 95% of peers

Elbow Injuries

very high

more than 95% of peers

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Dr. Nielsen's bio

This content was provided by Dr. Nielsen "Dr. Nielsen obtained his degree in medicine at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. He completed a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Ohio University in Dayton and a fellowship in Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Surgery at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Dr. Nielsen served on the staff of the hand section at the Shriner's Hospital for Children in Tampa prior to founding the Charlottesville Orthopaedic Center. He specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of all musculoskeletal conditions of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, as well as general orthopaedics. Dr. Nielsen has met the rigid standards of the Certi?cate of Added Quali?cation in hand surgery in addition to being board-certi?ed in general orthopaedics. In addition to serving as the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Martha Jefferson Hospital, he belongs to numerous national and regional societies and lectures locally as well as across the country. Dr. Nielsen enjoys spending quality time with his wife and daughter in addition to traveling, cooking, music, and various outdoor and sporting activities."

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Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Nielsen "Charlottesville Orthopaedic Center works with patients in both Charlottesville and the surrounding communities, we treat musculoskeletal conditions in a variety of categories including the services listed below. We are also a full-service orthopaedic center, and we feel confident that we have a specialist for whatever your individual needs are."

4 Specialties

Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Joint Reconstruction Orthopedic Surgery
Joint Replacement Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Hand Surgery

2 Board Certifications

Hand Surgery
Accredited by: American Osteopathic Board*
Orthopedic Surgery
Accredited by: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery*

98 Conditions Treated

Adhesive Capsulitis
Amputated Finger
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arm Disorders
Arm Injuries
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Wrist
Ataxia
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Broken Arm
Broken Finger
Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytren's Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Pain
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Finger Disorders
Finger Injuries
Finger Joint Sprain
Forearm Injuries
Fracture
Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Gout
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hand Ligament Rupture
Hand Muscle Strain
Hand Neuropathy
Hand Pain
Hernia
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer Injuries
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hands
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Diseases
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Labral Tear
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder Separation
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment at Wrist
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Injuries
Wrist Pain
Wrist Sprain

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48 Procedures

Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Dupuytren's Contracture Injection
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Neuroplasty
Paracentesis
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Replacement

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Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for Virginia.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

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Education

University of California, San Diego
Undergraduate School | Graduated 1992
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School | Graduated 1996
University of New England
Internship Hospital | Completed 1997
Ohio University
Residency Hospital | Completed 2001
University of South Florida
Fellowship Hospital | Completed 2002

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Languages Spoken

English

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Dr. Nielsen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nielsen

4.9

Based on 50 reviews

5 Stars	92%	(46)
4 Stars	6%	(3)
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1 Star	2%	(1)

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What a lovely doctor! Dr. Neilsen is skillful, knowledgeable, and caring. He's also a very good listener. I felt understood and heard by him. Most importantly, I was completely comfortable entrusting him with performing surgery on my hand.

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