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- Anchorage, AK
- Dr. Karen Nelson, MD
Dr. Karen Nelson, MD
Pain Medicine•Female•Age 61
Pain Medicine
Dr. Karen Nelson, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Anchorage, AK. She is affiliated with Alaska Native Medical Center.

Southcentral Foundation
4320 Diplomacy Dr Anchorage, AK 99508 ()Make an Appointment
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Dr. Nelson's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson
2.6
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Pain Medicine
Board Certifications
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are Dr. Karen Nelson, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Nelson frequently treats Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation, Steroid Injection, and Low Back Pain. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Nelson treats.
Where is Dr. Karen Nelson, MD's office located?
Dr. Nelson's office is located at 4320 Diplomacy Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Does Dr. Karen Nelson, MD offer telehealth services?
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Dr. Nelson's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Nelson performs Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation more than 55% of her peers
Dr. Nelson performs this procedure more than 55% of her peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Botox® for Migraine Treatment
- Botox® for the Bladder
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Nelson performs Steroid Injection more than 25% of her peers
Dr. Nelson performs this procedure more than 25% of her peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injections
- Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Steroid Injection
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Nelson treats Low Back Pain more than 21% of her peers
Dr. Nelson treats this condition more than 21% of her peers
Dr. Nelson's conditions and procedures:
- Back Pain
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Joint Drainage
- Low Back Pain
- Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylitis
- Steroid Injection
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Upper Back Pain
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Dr. Nelson accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
Locations
Southcentral Foundation
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- Hours
- Mon: 8:15am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:15am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 9:30am - 6:30pm
- Thu: 8:15am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:15am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.65% Patients that would definitely recommend, 5% lower than the national average
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Compare Dr. Nelson with our nearby Pain Medicine Specialists at Alaska Regional Hospital.
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