

Orthopaedics
Clayton Nuelle, M.D.
Columbia, MO
Dr. Nuelle is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, fellowship trained in sports medicine. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he graduated with honors and was inducted into the Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society. He then moved to Chicago, where he earned his medical doctorate and graduated with honors from the Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University of Missouri and was fortunate to r
17+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- Undergraduate: The University of Notre Dame
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2025-2026 (2 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Sports Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
Arthroscopic SurgeryACL & Ligament ReconstructionSports InjuriesMusculoskeletal Conditions
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-Lake Saint Louis
- University of Missouri Health Care
Experience
17+ years in practice