Brian B. Nielsen, MD
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
Board Certified
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
M.D. License
Arizona, Pennsylvania
Language
English, German
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!
Specialty
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery; Scoliosis and Childhood Spinal Deformity; Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction; Sports Injuries
Residency – Orthopaedic Surgery - The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
Fellowship – Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery - The Nemours Children's Clinic, Orlando Regional Health System, Orlando, FL
Internship – General Surgery - The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
Recognized as Top Doctor – 2009-2016
TELEHEALTH
We are now offering telehealth visits to aid in the comprehensive care for TOI patients. These visits can be scheduled through the Medical Assistant or by using the Appointment Scheduling link.
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