Meet Dr. E. Lee Nelson, MD
Dr. Nelson is a board-certified neurosurgeon with Boulder Neurosurgical & Spine Associates.
He specializes in complex spinal surgery, neurological oncology, and brain tumors.
Dr. Nelson at a Glance
- Dr. Nelson utilizes minimally invasive surgical techniques when possible.
- He has published more than 18 peer-reviewed articles in leading journals and regularly participates in FDA and Non-FDA clinical trials and research.
Discuss your pain with Dr. Nelson.
Dr. Nelson is a member of Boulder Neurosurgical & Spine Associates.
Doctor Quote
Each day I renew my commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and the people who have entrusted me with their care.
How Dr. E. Lee Nelson, MD Can Help You
Specialties
- Neurosurgeon
Education
- Residency - Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
- Medical School - Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
- Internship - Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Conditions
- Arthritis
- Brain Tumors
- Cervical Spine Disorders
- Degenerative Spinal Conditions
- Facet Syndrome
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc
- Lower Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Pain/Neuralgia
- Neuropathic Pain
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Sciatica/Radiculopathy/Leg Pain
- Scoliosis and Deformity
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Tumors
- Spondylolisthesis
- Sports Injuries
- Trauma
- Upper Back Pain
Treatment
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
- Diagnostic Testing
- Disc Surgery/Replacement
- Discography
- Foraminotomy
- Injections/Blocks
- Laminectomy
- Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Microdiscectomy/Microdecompression
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Nerve Testing
- Spinal Cord Surgery
- Spinal Fusion
- Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
- X-STOP®
Accolades for Dr. E. Lee Nelson, MD
Professional Distinctions
- Director of Neurosurgical Service, Exempla Good Samaritan Hospital- Lafayette, CO
- Medtronic Cranial Advisory Board
- Kinjiro Iwata Award for outstanding contributions to Baylor’s Neurosurgical Department during his residency
Professional Affiliations
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- North American Spine Society
- Colorado Medical Society
- Boulder County Medical Society
- Society of Lateral Access Surgery (SOLAS)
- American Medical Association
- Alpha Omega Alpha
Board Certifications
- Board Certified, American Board of Neurological Surgery
Office Information for Dr. E. Lee Nelson, MD
Primary Location
Boulder Community Foothills Hospital
4743 Arapahoe Avenue
Suite 202
Boulder, CO 80303
Hours
Tuesday: 8:00 - 5:00
Wednesday: 8:00 - 5:00
Thursday: 8:00 - 5:00
Friday: 8:00 - 5:00
Boulder Neurosurgical Associates & Justin Parker Neurological Institute
Additional Locations
- Longmont United Hospital 2030 Mountain View Suite 500 Longmont, CO 80501 Driving Directions
- Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center 300 Exempla Circle Suite 270 Lafayette, CO 80026 Driving Directions
- Platte Valley Medical Center 1610 Prairie Center Parkway Suite 2230 Brighton, CO 80601 Driving Directions
- Avusta Adventist Hospital 90 Health Park Drive Suite 300 Louisville, CO 80027 Driving Directions
- Minimally Invasive Spine Institute 300 Exempla Circle Suite 130 Lafayette, CO 80026 Driving Directions
- Foothills Surgery Center 4743 Arapahoe Avenue Suite 101 Boulder, CO 80303 Driving Directions
- Longs Peak Hospital 1750 East Ken Pratt Boulevard Third Floor Longmont, CO 80504 Driving Directions
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