Dr. Joseph Nelson III, MD
Dr. Joseph Nelson III, MD is a gastroenterologist in Salem, VA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1802 Braeburn Dr Salem, VA 24153Make an Appointment
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'Be receptive and listen' One of my esteemed, wise professors at Medical College of VA gave me these words of advice in my early years of training. The patient will tell you what is ailing them. We try sometimes too quickly to direct the line of...read morebiography
This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Joseph L. Nelson, III, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Nelson earned his medical degree from VCU Health (formerly known as the Medical College of Virginia) in Richmond,...read moreGastroenterology
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Wake Forest School Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 1983University Of Virginia
Internship Hospital, 1981University Of Virginia
Residency Hospital, 1981Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1978
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hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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