Patricia M. Nelson
Experienced in Stroke

Patricia M. Nelson, PA

Neurosurgery
Duke Health
Duke Neurosurgery Of Raleigh
3480 Wake Forest Rd, 
Raleigh, NC 
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Experienced in Stroke
Duke Health
Duke Neurosurgery Of Raleigh
3480 Wake Forest Rd, 
Raleigh, NC 
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Overview

I am a Raleigh native, and I have been practicing Neurosurgery as a physician assistant for over three years. I aim to be an ever-present resource for my patients, as I know any problem with the brain can be extra scary and confusing. I hope to provide clarity and reassurance during your treatment and care while working very closely with the talented surgeons at Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh. In my spare time, I enjoy serving those without access to health care, both locally and globally. I also love fitness, yoga, and nutrition and learning about preventative and functional medicine.

Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Meningioma, Glomus Tympanum Tumor, and Glomus Jugulare Tumor.

Specialties
Neurosurgery
Licenses
Physician Assistant in NC
Board Certifications
National Comm On Certif Of Physician Assistants
Hospital Affiliations
Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Duke Neurosurgery of Raleigh
3480 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Call: 919-862-5650
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