Cory Nelson, M.D.
Practice: OrthoArizona
Specialty: Orthopedics: Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Office locations: Scottsdale, Fountain Hills
Dr. Cory Nelson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the management of injuries in youth and adult patients. He emphasizes patient-centered communication and care and has in-depth expertise in the latest minimally invasive, arthroscopic techniques for the shoulder, knee, and elbow.
Dr. Cory Nelson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the management of injuries in youth and adult patients. He emphasizes patient-centered communication and care and has in-depth expertise in the latest minimally invasive, arthroscopic techniques for the shoulder, knee, and elbow.
OrthoArizona – Pima Center
Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Dr. Cory Nelson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the management of injuries in youth and adult patients of all athletic skill levels, from recreational to professional athletes. He emphasizes patient-centered communication and care and has in-depth expertise in the latest minimally invasive, arthroscopic techniques for the shoulder, knee, and elbow. Dr. Nelson received his Doctorate of Medicine at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and completed his orthopedic surgical residency at Stony Brook University in NY. His participation, in and love of, sports propelled him toward fellowship training in sports medicine at the renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles, CA, where he had the opportunity to provide on-field coverage for multiple collegiate and professional teams. Dr. Nelson is currently the orthopedic consultant for several local high schools, and provides orthopedic care for many local baseball, volleyball, and soccer clubs.
Residency
SUNY Health Science Center
Medical School
The George Washington University
Fellowship Training
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
Employment
OrthoArizona Sports Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
North Valley Surgery Center
Scottsdale Healthcare-Shea Medical Center
Scottsdale Healthcare-Osborn Medical Center
Scottsdale Healthcare-Thompson Peak Hospital

Friend and very easy to work with !!!
Honestly the time and attention Dr. Nelson spent post surgery and the first two follow ups were not up to what I expected. Incredible brief. Maybe it's due to the way insurance bills him I don't...but I expected more.
Good dialogue Positive action taken Plausable recommendations
The schedule was on time. All team members are fast and efficient. Dr Cory was proficient and to the point. I would recommend him!
Experiencing shoulder pain for about 3 weeks. The last week was not able to work due to a lot of pain in my right shoulder. Doctor Cory Nelson diagnosed me with severe tendinitis, but said that I can work with my left hand (even though at my job I need to type and work in multiple computer application at once needing to move my arm fast and continuously for 9.5 hours). He also said that I cannot be in a lot of pain. I found that outrageous, how does he know the level of pain I am experiencing? It is not his job to say that. Severe tendinitis can be very painful. Stay away from Dr Cory Nelson. He was so unprofessional, rushed me and was very unsympathetic.
Dr Nelson was very kind, attentive and thorough.
Excellent communications. Was not in a hurry, answered all my questions in detail. Shared very honest advice pertaining to different options that I can take.
Very kind professional and helpful!! Very compassionate..
Initial appt and enjoyed interaction. Dr. Nelson was very engaging and had a pleasant demeanor. More importantly he advised of process, completed a thorough range of motion process on my shoulder and decided off initial assessment an MRI woukd guve him a better understanding of the extent of my injury and the ability to make better recommendation for corrective action.
DR Cory is amazing very talented and friendly