Dr. Russell Nelson, MD
Dr. Russell Nelson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Thousand Oaks, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities Los Robles Regional Medical Center and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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250 Lombard St Thousand Oaks, CA 91360Make an Appointment
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Established in Southern California over five years ago, the Nelson Spine Institute remains the most advanced center for back and spine care in Ventura County. We continue to restore patients who are suffering from spinal pain to pain-free spinal...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic
Fellowship Hospital, 1983University Calif
Internship Hospital, 1979University Of California
Residency Hospital, 1979Rush Medical College
Medical School, 1977Rush University
Medical School, 1977University Of Illinois
Undergraduate School, 1974
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95%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well13% higher than the national average
93%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well12% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
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82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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