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
(434) 244-8412
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Humana
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Top Care Areas
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
very high
more than 97% of peers
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
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 SurgeryAccredited by: American Osteopathic Board*
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited 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
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University Of California, San DiegoUndergraduate School | Graduated 1992
- Kirksville College Of Osteopathic MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1996
- University Of New EnglandInternship Hospital | Completed 1997
- Ohio UniversityResidency Hospital | Completed 2001
- University Of South FloridaFellowship Hospital | Completed 2002
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Languages Spoken
- English
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