Dr. Charles Nelson, MD
Dr. Charles Nelson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Dr. Charles Nelson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
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University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1992
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- Recipient of 60
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
86%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well11% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 38
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 52
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
Compare with other Orthopedic Surgeons
Compare Dr. Nelson with our nearby Orthopedic Surgeons at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Make an appointment at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital today at
(215) 395-9743.
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