Dr. Leonard Nelson specializes in spinal disorders, in which he is board-certified and fellowship-trained.   He joined Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic in 1990.  Dr. Nelson evaluates and treats patients with a wide variety of middle and lower back anomalies on a referral basis.  His range of surgical expertise includes laminectomies, decompressions, fusions and minimally invasive spinal fusions, (performed in conjunction with various area neurosurgeons).  He has also received training in artificial lumbar disk surgery.

 

Board Certified:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  

 

Education:

Undergraduate School - North Carolina State University

Medical School - Bowman Gray School of Medicine

Internship - Greenville Memorial Hospital (Greenville, SC)

Residency - Greenville Memorial Hospital (Greenville, SC)

Fellowship Training - St Luke Hospital, Cleveland, OH (Adult Scoliosis)

 

Professional Organizations:

Member, North American Spine Society

Member, North Carolina Spine Society (President, 2006)

Member, North Carolina Orthopaedic Association

Member, Southern Orthopaedic Association

Member, Southern Medical Association

Member, North Carolina Medical Society

Member, Wake County Medical Society