Expertise in
24
conditions

Dr. Carl J. Nelson

Radiation Oncology
University Of Vermont Medical Center
111 Colchester Ave, 
Burlington, VT 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
18 Years of Experience
Expertise in
24
conditions
University Of Vermont Medical Center
111 Colchester Ave, 
Burlington, VT 

Overview

Carl Nelson is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Burlington, Vermont. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.

Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Astrocytoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2008

Specialties

Radiation Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
Gifford Medical Center
Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care
Copley Hospital
Central Vermont Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

University of Vermont Medical Center
111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
Other Locations
Central Vermont Medical Center
130 Fisher Rd, Berlin, VT 05602

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.

3 Clinical Trials

Randomized Phase II Trial of Hypofractionated Dose-Escalated Photon IMRT or Proton Beam Therapy Versus Conventional Photon Irradiation With Concomitant and Adjuvant Temozolomide in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
Randomized Phase II Trial of Hypofractionated Dose-Escalated Photon IMRT or Proton Beam Therapy Versus Conventional Photon Irradiation With Concomitant and Adjuvant Temozolomide in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug
Study Drug: Temozolomide
Study Phase: Phase 2
TAILOR RT: A Randomized Trial of Regional Radiotherapy in Biomarker Low-Risk Node Positive and T3N0 Breast Cancer
TAILOR RT: A Randomized Trial of Regional Radiotherapy in Biomarker Low-Risk Node Positive and T3N0 Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 01, 2026
Intervention Type: Radiation, Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
RT CHARM: Phase III Randomized Trial of Hypofractionated Post Mastectomy Radiation With Breast Reconstruction
RT CHARM: Phase III Randomized Trial of Hypofractionated Post Mastectomy Radiation With Breast Reconstruction
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 24, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Radiation
Study Phase: Phase 3
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12 Total Publications

Classification of Breast Lymphedema in a Racially Diverse Cohort.
Classification of Breast Lymphedema in a Racially Diverse Cohort.
Journal: Lymphology
Published: November 13, 2024
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Is Dr. Carl J. Nelson a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carl J. Nelson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Cancer, 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. Carl J. Nelson specialize in?

While Dr. Carl J. Nelson is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Astrocytoma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.

Does Dr. Carl J. Nelson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Carl J. Nelson has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Carl J. Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Carl J. Nelson accept my insurance?

Dr. Carl J. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 802-847-3506 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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