Overview
Dr. Ariana M. Nelson is a board-certified anesthesiologist who specializes in interventional pain management, as well as in acute and chronic pain.Her clinical interests include back, neck, joint, neck and neuropathic pain. She also is skilled in radiofrequency ablation, peripheral nerve stimulation and spinal cord stimulation.She earned a medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor. She completed a residency in anesthesiology and a fellowship in multidisciplinary pain management at the Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.Nelson's research interests include aerospace medicine and exploring the medical capabilities and resources needed for space exploration. She is working with NASA on the upcoming Artemis expeditions for lunar orbital and surface missions. She also studies objective measurements of pain, opioid-related side effects, substance-use disorder and how cannabis may be used to alleviate pain. She has contributed to many book chapters on pain medicine and serves on the editorial boards of the journalsAnesthesia & AnalgesiaandPain Medicine.In fall 2021, she was named one of 12 Dean's Scholars, a select group of UCI School of Medicine faculty members charged with implementing initiatives to advance the training and assessment of medical students' clinical skills and develop the next generation of medical education scholars and national leaders. She is also a core faculty member for the Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community (PRIME-LC), a five-year, combined MD and master’s training program for physicians committed to serving under-resourced Latino communities.Nelson, who speaks fluent Spanish, strives to improve her patients' quality of life with state-of-the art pain management therapies and the use of non-opioid medications.She sees patients atUCI Medical Center,UCI Health — Irvine,Gottschalk Medical PlazaandUCI Health — Tustin.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Pudendal Neuralgia, Phantom Limb Pain, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), Laminectomy, and Endoscopy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 56 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 4100, Irvine, CA 92612
101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868
1451 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin, CA 92780
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ariana M. Nelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ariana M. Nelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ariana M. Nelson by calling their office at 657-579-7246. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ariana M. Nelson a top-rated expert for Pudendal Neuralgia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ariana M. Nelson is classified as an Experienced expert for Pudendal Neuralgia, 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. Ariana M. Nelson specialize in?
While Dr. Ariana M. Nelson is a Pain Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pudendal Neuralgia, Laminectomy, and Phantom Limb Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pain Medicine.
Does Dr. Ariana M. Nelson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ariana M. Nelson has published 56 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pudendal Neuralgia. You can view a list of Dr. Ariana M. Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ariana M. Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Ariana M. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 657-579-7246 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS).
- EndoscopyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Fractured SpineDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- LaminectomyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.