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Explore Health & Dr. Nelson


William D. Nelson, NMD, has been in continuous clinical practice since 1996, helping patients who feel lost, overwhelmed, or out of options finally understand what is happening in their bodies—and what to do next. As founder and medical director of Explore Health in Scottsdale, Arizona, Dr. Nelson has become the physician people are sent to when answers are unclear and progress has stalled.

Many patients arrive after years of specialists, imaging, labs, second opinions, and endless online research. Yet despite all the information, they remain stuck. That is because true healing is rarely about a single diagnosis. It requires seeing patterns—how genetics, inflammation, infection, structure, nervous system regulation, and lived experience intersect.

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Our patients can order nutritional supplements from our online dispensary, see the links below for more details. 

For orders of $50 or more, enjoy free shipping with delivery right to your doorstep. If you need a recommendation, book online with Dr. Nelson today!
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Dr Nelson took so much time with me and he listened. I look forward to continuing our work together.
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Meg R. | Jan 29, 2026
Dr. Nelson is the best! He is fixing my shoulder and knee issues. He is a good listener and manages expectations on procedures and results. He is interested in fixing the root causes of your health issues. He is a kind doctor who genuinely wants to help you through your health issues and get you back to good health.
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Tracy L. | Aug 01, 2025
Dr. Nelson combines deep knowledge with genuine compassion. He takes the time to listen, looks at the whole picture, and offers clear, effective treatment. I truly wouldn’t be where I am today without his care. Highly recommended to anyone seeking real, lasting healing.
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John M. | May 29, 2025
8 weeks later doing much better than 8 weeks ago with horrible back pain thanks!!
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Henry H. | Dec 20, 2024
Dr. Nelson is always willing to listen and answer questions. He's not rushing you out the door and the staff is very friendly!
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Caralee S. | Aug 17, 2024
This is a Doctor who knows how to listen, is willing to spend the time to get to know you and will answer any questions you have in a simple easy to understand way. Finally this is the kind of Doctor that I’ve been looking for!
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Caralee S. | Mar 09, 2024
Always a first class experience. Dr. Nelson really listens and cares. I trust him with my health implicitly.
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Justin L. | Mar 08, 2024
Dr. Nelson and his wife Stephanie have been great to work with! They really take the time to listen and provide you with a holistic approach to medicine.
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Brianna F. | Jan 04, 2023
Very educational first visit and anxious to see how things go moving forward.
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Tim J. | Nov 03, 2022
Awesome.
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Brian M. | Oct 14, 2022
Professional visit with all questions answered
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Wilbur B. | Oct 12, 2022
After years of being told my complaints were just normal aging, 3 months after my first visit, I am feeling so much better with progress each day. I very highly recommend this practice to anyone who needs a positive, kind, and effective experience. Thank you Dr. Nelson and Stephanie!!
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Kelly P. | Jun 29, 2022
The Doctor and his wife are the sweetest people . They want to help you get better. I feel he is more knowledgable than most other physicians. ( at least that I’ve been to ) He took the time to explain everything to me. Which I appreciated so much.
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Sandy W. | Jan 08, 2022
Dr. Nelson was fantastic and took care of us right away and met our needs. We’re so grateful for him and for Stephanie as well.
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Christian G. | Nov 09, 2021
Dr Nelson was knowledgeable and compassionate and took care of our needs.
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Joanna G. | Nov 05, 2021
Dr. Nelson took great care to listen to all my concerns and came up with a great healthcare plan for me for the future. I really appreciated his attention, interest and passion for helping me to develop a plan I can live with and feel good about. Also, he made it clear he will always be there for me if any concerns come up.
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Jason H. | Aug 24, 2021
Very professional, down to earth. Took his time in the interview process, I really enjoyed our conversation. I received a lot of great tools for my success.
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Neal L. | Jul 15, 2021
Dr. Nelson abs his unique naltrexone implant has helped me remain clean off of heroin. He treats you with dignity, compassion and helps guide you in finding the root cause of what lead you towards addiction. I saw him for my first implant in Dec 2019 abs just had my second this weekend (June 2020). He takes the time to get to know you, guide you, and also helps with the tools needed to succeed in recovery. His and the office managers compassion and empathy go a long way. You can tell they truly care.
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Katherine S. | Jun 29, 2020
I’ve been very happy with your advice and treatment especially during this current global crisis. I’m physically and mentally feeling better.
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Hazel A D. | May 14, 2020
Great ..well taken care of.Our needs weremet and then some.
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RANDY S. | May 09, 2020
Dr. Nelson is an amazing doctor! He has a wide base of knowledge and will listen to you to help solve whatever medical problem you're having. His approach is whole body and won't throw drugs at you to fix symptoms. He takes time with his patients and is always there for them. A rare gem this day and age in modern medicine. Very blessed to have found him!!
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Robin S. | May 09, 2020
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