Nelson F. Boland, MD
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Nelson F. Boland, MD

  • Family Medicine
Malibu Family Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics | 23815 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu, CA 90265
310-456-1668

About

Dr. Boland is a dual board-certified sports medicine and family medicine physician who takes care of athletes and active individuals of all ages. He specializes in non-surgical orthopedic conditions of the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, elbow, and wrist including osteoarthritis, tendonitis, and other chronic over-use injuries. He is an expert in the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound for the purpose minimally invasive, office-based orthopedic procedures. 

Dr. Boland has served as the team physician for multiple high school, college, and professional teams during his career. He completed his primary care sports medicine fellowship at UCLA where he served as the head team physician for UCLA baseball, tennis, and golf. He served as the assistant team physician for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2022-23 season and the Los Angeles Dodgers during both the 2022 and 2023 campaigns. He has also served as the local team physician for several high schools including Santa Monica and Beverly Hills High. 

Dr. Boland has published research in peer-reviewed journals investigating the effects of sleep and athletic performance as well as injury risks of youth marathon training. Currently, he is seeing pediatric and adult patients in the UCLA Health Malibu Clinic for both general primary care and sports medicine. When he is not working, he enjoys playing beach volleyball, skiing, and traveling.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Sports Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2023
Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2022

Residency

Family Medicine, UCLA Family Medicine, 2022

Degree

MD, Baylor College of Medicine (MD Only), 2019

Locations

Areas of Focus

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

5.0
February 29, 2024
My initial experience with Dr. Boland was outstanding. I am thrilled to have him as my new primary care physician.
5.0
February 28, 2024
Met Dr Boland for first time today. Nice, friendly. Made my pre-op visit short and simple.
5.0
February 28, 2024
Dr. Boland was si helpfull and professional. Very attentive and answered all of our questuons.
5.0
February 26, 2024
It was my initial meeting with Dr Boland, but came away with a great first impression
5.0
February 24, 2024
Dr Boland was very thorough snd informative in a friendly manner. Easy visit without a long wait time.
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