Nelson Allen Hager MD, MS

Dr. Hager is a UW clinical associate professor of rehabilitation medicine with an adjunct position in the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. Patient Care Philosophy: Dr. Hager’s approach to patient care is to constantly work to better understand the cause and effect of the physical stressors on the human body through ongoing investigation and applying this knowledge through a patient care plan in the most practical and empathetic fashion as possible.

Dr. Hager and his wife Sharree turn to the outdoors for activities with their three daughters. In the winter, he and his family are most often found skiing at Crystal Mountain. In the summer, he enjoys boating, triathlons and golf.

Clinical Interests: Dr. Hager’s clinical interest is in the prevention and treatment of sports and exercise-related musculoskeletal injuries. His primary clinical focus is the aging athlete and musculoskeletal ultrasound applications in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries.

He is passionate about helping the patient (whether it be weekend warriors or nationally competitive athletes) maintain a high level of fitness and working with the patient to develop strategies to optimize lifetime participation in physical activities. A former active duty officer for 24 years, he has a particular interest in opportunities to support the health care of soldiers.