Dr. Brandon Nelson, a double board certified foot and ankle surgeon, was born and raised in the Northwest and attended the University of Washington. He complete his residency in function reconstruction of the foot and ankle at Tacoma General Hospital.

Dr. Nelson is a leading foot and ankle surgeon specializing in advanced bunion surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and complex forefoot reconstruction in Issaquah, Bellevue, and Seattle, Washington. He is known for surgical approaches that minimize downtime, reduce pain, and allow patients to return to normal activities as quickly and safely as possible.

Recognized as one of the foremost experts in bunion correction, Dr. Nelson has performed thousands of bunion surgeries and has extensive experience with both the Lapidus procedure and the Lapiplasty® bunionectomy. He has been utilizing Lapiplasty since its inception and performs this procedure regularly, applying advanced, precision-guided techniques to achieve consistent, reproducible, and long-lasting outcomes. He has also used the Lapidus bunion correction technique for over 17 years, providing durable correction for moderate to severe bunion deformities.

Dr. Nelson completed advanced Lapiplasty training in Salt Lake City and received formal training in Lapidus bunion surgery in Seattle, Washington. He remains at the forefront of innovation by attending national foot and ankle surgery conferences, participating in surgical workshops, and continuously reviewing the latest medical literature.

His modern surgical protocols emphasize early weightbearing, allowing many patients to walk soon after bunion surgery, along with meticulous, plastic surgery–style closure techniques to minimize scar appearance and optimize cosmetic results. Every treatment plan is individualized, ensuring the best long-term solution based on each patient’s specific anatomy, lifestyle, and goals.

Dr. Nelson performs bunion surgery weekly and offers expert consultations for patients seeking the best bunion surgeon, minimally invasive bunion surgery, Lapidus bunion correction, or Lapiplasty® treatment in Issaquah, Bellevue, and Seattle.

In addition to his expertise in bunion surgery, Dr. Nelson has a specialized focus on heel pain and plantar fasciitis, providing advanced, evidence-based treatment for patients in Issaquah, Bellevue, and the greater Seattle area. As an active individual himself, Dr. Nelson has personally experienced heel pain, giving him unique insight into the challenges patients face and a strong commitment to helping them return to activity quickly and safely.

Dr. Nelson is a founding physician of a clinic dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of heel pain, including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and other chronic heel conditions. He utilizes a comprehensive, non-surgical and surgical approach tailored to each patient, incorporating advanced therapies such as custom orthotics, shockwave therapy, regenerative medicine, and targeted rehabilitation programs to address both the symptoms and underlying causes of heel pain.

Patients searching for the best doctor for heel pain, plantar fasciitis treatment, or a heel pain specialist in Issaquah or Bellevue trust Dr. Nelson for his expertise, personalized care, and focus on long-term results.

Dr. Nelson lives on Mercer Island with his wife and two children. Outside of his practice, he enjoys traveling with his family, fishing, and snowboarding.

Awards

Recipient of Seattle Metropolitan Magazine Top Doctor Award - Multiple Years

Education

Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Bachelor of Science in Biology and minor in Fisheries

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Residency

Multicare Tacoma, WA

Certifications

Board Certified American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Board Certified American Board of Podiatric Medicine

Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart

Basic Life Support, American Heart Association Association

Professional Memberships

American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons

American Podiatric Medical Association

Washington State Podiatric Medical Association

Hospital Staff Privileges

Swedish Hospital Seattle & Issaquah

Foot Surgical Center of Issaquah - Medical Center of Issaquah

Overlake Hospital Bellevue, WA

Issaquah Surgery Center Issaquah, WA

Publications

"External Fixation of Lis Franc Fracture/Dislocations", Washington State Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting, 2008, Spokane, WA.

"External Fixation of Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures", Amercian College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2008, Long Beach, CA.

"2'-Hydroxycinnamaldehyde Exhibits Potential as an Anticancer Chemotherapeutic Agent", Experimental Biology (FASEB), San Diego, CA.

April 2005; The FASEB Journal 2005;19(4):A552. "Developing an Assay to Identify Potential Chemotherapeutic Efficacy in Original Compounds", Research Symposium, 2004, Des Moines University

"Is H.R. 5 the Answer?", The Innominate, Vol. IX, Issue 1, Oct. 2003:2, Des Moines University