JACOB H. NELSON, DPM, FACFAS

Dr. Nelson is a 5th-generation Arizona native. He grew up in Mesa and continues to be a proud resident of the East Valley. Doctor Nelson completed his undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He then completed his medical studies in Arizona, at Midwestern University’s School of Podiatric Medicine.

Doctor Nelson is well-schooled in the latest methods and practices in foot and ankle treatment. In 2016, Dr. Nelson completed his Surgical Residency at Tucson Medical Center. Upon completing his residency, he practiced in Mesa, Fountain Hills and Goodyear.

Doctor Nelson is experienced in both operative and nonoperative approaches to foot and ankle conditions. His background includes:

  • reconstructive surgery
  • trauma repair
  • sports medicine
  • special wound care
  • diabetic limb salvage (both in-hospital and outpatient)
  • Board-certified in forefoot surgery as well as rearfoot and ankle reconstruction

Doctor Nelson enjoys seeing patients of all ages, from infants and children to mature residents including winter visitors. He enjoys building relationships with his patients and, staff.

In his off-hours, Dr. Nelson enjoys helping others in need through his church, and spending time with his growing family.

Doctor Nelson and his extremely supportive wife Chelsea have been blessed with three beautiful children. The eldest, Jacob Jr., and Jaycie are twins, born in 2019. Mac joined the family 2 years later in 2021. With a growing family he wanted to practice closer to home. He has always felt a pull to work in and to serve those in the community that has been so important and supportive to him. For this reason, in 2022, he established a new practice, Mountain View Foot & Ankle.

Education:

  1. Midwestern University, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
  2. Glendale, Arizona
  3. Brigham Young University, Bachelor of Science – Biology
  4. Provo, Utah
  5. American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery
  6. Foot Surgery – Board Certified
  7. Rearfoot and Ankle Reconstruction – Board Certified

Languages:

  1. English
  2. Spanish

Residency:

  1. Tucson Medical Center, PMSR / RRA Surgical Residency
  2. Tucson, Arizona

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