Overview
Alexandra Nelson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California.
Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Huntington Disease, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1.
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1651 4th St Ste 212, San Francisco, CA 94158
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexandra Nelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexandra Nelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexandra Nelson by calling their office at 415-353-2057. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexandra Nelson a top-rated expert for Huntington Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexandra Nelson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Huntington Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alexandra Nelson specialize in?
While Dr. Alexandra Nelson is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Huntington Disease, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, and Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Alexandra Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexandra Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2057 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Huntington DiseaseDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Huntington Disease.
- Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis SyndromeDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Behr SyndromeDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Behr Syndrome.
- Boucher-Neuhauser SyndromeDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.
- Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
- Episodic Ataxia with NystagmusDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus.
- Harding AtaxiaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Harding Ataxia.
- Experienced
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Fragile X SyndromeDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Fragile X Syndrome.
- Fragile XE SyndromeDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Fragile XE Syndrome.
- Friedreich AtaxiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Friedreich Ataxia.
- Premenstrual Dysphoric DisorderDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.
- Vascular DementiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Dementia.