Brian B. Nielsen, MD

Pediatric Orthopaedics / Spine / Telehealth

Dr. Nielsen has over 20 years of expertise and specializes in Pediatric Orthopaedic surgery, scoliosis and childhood spinal deformity, limb lengthening and deformity correction. There are so many benefits from playing sports at a young age. With the benefits, there are also risks of injury. Dr. Nielsen and his team can assist you with sprains and strains, growth plate injuries, repetitive motion injuries, and other incidental injuries and get you back in the game!

Area of Expertise

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Scoliosis and Childhood Spinal Deformity
Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction
Sports Injuries

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Bio

Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America

Education & Training

Fellowship

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery - The Nemours Children's Clinic, Orlando Regional Health System, Orlando, FL

Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery - The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA

Internship

General Surgery - The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA

Medical School

University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA

Recognized as Top Doctor

2009-2016

M.D. License

Arizona, Pennsylvania

Languages

English, German

Physician Assistants

  • Education

    University of Washington - Seattle, WA: PA - MS Clinical Health Svcs (MCHS)
    Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO: MS - Health & Exercise Science
    Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO: BS - Food Science & Human Nutrition

  • Certification

    American Heart Association, ACLS
    American Heart Association, BLS
    NCCPA

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