Scott C. Nelson, DPM, FACFAS | Nebraska (Incumbent)

Biography:

Dr. Scott C. Nelson graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a bachelor’s degree in biology in 1996 and Des Moines University with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 2000. He did his first year of residency at the Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and finished his training with a two-year residency at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Mary’s, Ohio. Dr. Nelson has been ABFAS Board Certified in Foot Surgery and RRA Surgery since 2006 and is practicing with CommonSpirit Health at Catholic Health Initiatives in Omaha, Nebraska.

Dr. Nelson, who has volunteered with ABFAS for 17 years, currently serves as a member of the Didactic Examinations Committee and as a Case Reviewer. Dr. Nelson previously served ABFAS on the Cognitive Examination Committee, CBPS Foot Surgery Examination Committee, and the Didactic Item Writing Working Group. He is a past president of both the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) and the Nebraska Podiatric Medical Association and served on the Nebraska Podiatry Board of Health for 12 years.

Dr. Nelson actively lectures on arthroscopy and a variety of topics covered at the ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference. In 2014, he was inducted with an athletic hall of fame honor by Nebraska Wesleyan University and, in 2021, as alumnus of the year for Des Moines University.

Personal Statement:

Thank you for your consideration for the Board of Directors for the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. I have been involved with ABFAS for 17 years as a volunteer, and I am committed to advancing the organization’s mission as a board member.

My past experience for ABFAS includes working with the didactic review group, computer-based patient simulation, cognitive exam committee, case reviewer, oral examiner and most recently as a director on the board where I serve on the  Finance Committee. I have found each of these roles very rewarding and each has their own challenges that are fundamental to making our organization effective.

My past experiences as the president of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, podiatry board member for the Department of Health and Human Services of Nebraska, and past president of the Nebraska Podiatric Medical Association has given me experience that I can draw from to help lead effectively. I also believe my practice is diversified to encompass the full range of podiatric care including diabetic care, musculoskeletal and dermatologic issues, and a wide range of foot and ankle surgical procedures. I rely on these to keep a wide perspective in discussing matters that affect our board and our profession regarding the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for certification.