SSM Health Medical Group
Clayton Nelson, MD
Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
13401 N Western Avenue
Ste 301
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Biography:
As a fellowship-trained orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgeon, Clayton Nelson, MD specializes in treatment for a broad spectrum of elbow, wrist and hand conditions, including minimally invasive techniques. After completing his fellowship at the Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, he went on to complete advanced training in microsurgical techniques and wrist arthroscopy under world-renowned plastic surgeons in Madrid, Spain. He has combined his education and research endeavors to contribute several published articles concerning hand injuries, arthritis and advanced nerve compression techniques and has a special focus on the treatment of upper extremity injuries among athletes. He is an active member in multiple surgical societies and travels annually to Peru for orthopedic missions.
Dr. Nelson has been recognized as a top orthopedic surgeon by The Oklahoman Readers’ Choice Awards. He enjoys working with his patients to understand their needs and expectations in order to offer multiple options to help restore form and function to their upper extremity, so they can return to the activities they enjoy.
Medical School:
Oklahoma University Health Science Center
Fellowship:
Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center
Residency:
Oklahoma University Health Science Center
Internship:
Oklahoma University Health Science Center
Certified By:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Hand Surgery (Ortho.)
Hospital Affiliations:
St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma CityMedical Interests:
Arthroscopy, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytrens contracture of the hand, Elbow injuries, Finger injuries, Fractures and broken bones, Hand and upper extremity surgery, Hand and wrist injuries, Limb reconstruction, Pediatric orthopedic surgery, Sports related injuries, Strains and sprains, Trigger finger, Wrist fracture fixation, Wrist surgery
Clayton Nelson, MD | SSM Health Bone & Joint and OSOI
An Oklahoma City native, it's important to Clay Nelson, MD to give back to his community. He is an orthopedic surgeon focusing on hand and upper extremity surgery. When working with patients who have sustained injuries to their hands, Dr. Nelson enjoys that he can often get to know more about them, their work, their hobbies and all the details that make his patients unique.
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