Overview
Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Dr. Nelson received her undergraduate degree from the University of Toledo and her medical degree from Medical College of Ohio in Toledo. She served her residency at Mercy Medical Center Residency Family Practice in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Nelson is board certified in family practice and is certified by NCQA in both diabetes and heart/stroke management.
�My goal is to help each patient live their best life possible by understanding their needs and forming a strong patient/doctor partnership. I enjoy my patients and their life experiences. I never stop learning and I always love a good joke.�
Dr. Nelson enjoys her time away from the office with her husband and five children, multiple animals, and her garden.
Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy. Her top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.
Insurance
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Locations
8585 West 14th Avenue, Suite B-2, Lakewood, CO 80215
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Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Folate DeficiencyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Folate Deficiency.
- GlossitisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Glossitis.
- Movement DisordersDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Multiple Carboxylase DeficiencyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.