Overview
Derek Neilson is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Neilson is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS), Brittle Cornea Syndrome, and Chromosome 6 Uniparental Disomy.
Dr. Neilson is board certified in Medical Genetics And Genomics Clin Genetics & Genomic. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Neilson is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
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. Derek E. Neilson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek E. Neilson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek E. Neilson by calling their office at 602-933-4363. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derek E. Neilson a top-rated expert for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek E. Neilson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), 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. Derek E. Neilson specialize in?
While Dr. Derek E. Neilson is a Medical Genetics, they have specific expertise in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS), and Brittle Cornea Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Medical Genetics.
Does Dr. Derek E. Neilson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Derek E. Neilson has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). You can view a list of Dr. Derek E. Neilson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Derek E. Neilson accept my insurance?
Dr. Derek E. Neilson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 602-933-4363 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Brittle Cornea SyndromeDr. Neilson isDistinguished. Learn about Brittle Cornea Syndrome.
- Chromosome 6 Uniparental DisomyDr. Neilson isDistinguished. Learn about Chromosome 6 Uniparental Disomy.
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)Dr. Neilson isDistinguished. Learn about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
- Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS)
- Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS)Dr. Neilson isDistinguished. Learn about Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS).
- Advanced
- 15q11.2 MicrodeletionDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about 15q11.2 Microdeletion.
- 3p Deletion SyndromeDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about 3p Deletion Syndrome.
- Chromosome 11 Uniparental DisomyDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Chromosome 11 Uniparental Disomy.
- Chromosome 12p DeletionDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Chromosome 12p Deletion.
- Chromosome 13q DuplicationDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Chromosome 13q Duplication.
- Chromosome 15q DeletionDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Chromosome 15q Deletion.
- Chromosome 18p DeletionDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Chromosome 18p Deletion.
- Chromosome 2 Uniparental DisomyDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Chromosome 2 Uniparental Disomy.
- Chromosome 21q DeletionDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Chromosome 21q Deletion.
- Chromosome 4q DeletionDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Chromosome 4q Deletion.
- Chromosome 6q DeletionDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Chromosome 6q Deletion.
- Chromosome 7p DeletionDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Chromosome 7p Deletion.
- Chromosome 9p DeletionDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Chromosome 9p Deletion.
- Distal 18q Deletion SyndromeDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome.
- Jacobsen SyndromeDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Jacobsen Syndrome.
- Mosaic Variegated Aneuploidy Syndrome
- Pallister-Killian Mosaic SyndromeDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Pallister-Killian Mosaic Syndrome.
- Temple SyndromeDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Temple Syndrome.
- Tetrasomy 9pDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Tetrasomy 9p.
- Y Chromosome InfertilityDr. Neilson isAdvanced. Learn about Y Chromosome Infertility.
- Experienced
- 2q37 Deletion SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about 2q37 Deletion Syndrome.
- 47 XYY SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about 47 XYY Syndrome.
- Aase SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Aase Syndrome.
- Abruzzo-Erickson SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Abruzzo-Erickson Syndrome.
- Achalasia Microcephaly SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.
- Acro-Pectoro-Renal Field DefectDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Acro-Pectoro-Renal Field Defect.
- Acrodermatitis EnteropathicaDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Acrodermatitis Enteropathica.
- Acropectoral SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Acropectoral Syndrome.
- Acrorenal Mandibular SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Acrorenal Mandibular Syndrome.
- Adams-Oliver SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Adams-Oliver Syndrome.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Allan-Herndon-Dudley SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Allan-Herndon-Dudley Syndrome.
- Alstrom SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Alstrom Syndrome.
- Atelosteogenesis Type 1Dr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Atelosteogenesis Type 1.
- Athabaskan Brain Stem DysgenesisDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Athabaskan Brain Stem Dysgenesis.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Autosomal Cleft PalateDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Cleft Palate.
- Bardet-Biedl SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Bardet-Biedl Syndrome.
- Beare-Stevenson Cutis Gyrata SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Beare-Stevenson Cutis Gyrata Syndrome.
- Beckwith-Wiedemann SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome.
- Birt-Hogg-Dube SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome.
- Blepharocheilodontic SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Blepharocheilodontic Syndrome.
- Bosma Arhinia Microphthalmia SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Bosma Arhinia Microphthalmia Syndrome.
- Bowen-Conradi SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Bowen-Conradi Syndrome.
- Branchiootorenal SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Branchiootorenal Syndrome.
- C SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about C Syndrome.
- Campomelia Cumming TypeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Campomelia Cumming Type.
- Camptodactyly Fibrous Tissue Hyperplasia Skeletal Dysplasia
- Camptodactyly TaurinuriaDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Camptodactyly Taurinuria.
- Cantu SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Cantu Syndrome.
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- Cardiomyopathic LentiginosisDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathic Lentiginosis.
- Cardiomyopathy Hypogonadism Metabolic Anomalies
- Caudal Appendage DeafnessDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Appendage Deafness.
- Caudal DuplicationDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Duplication.
- Char SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Char Syndrome.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- Chromosome 13q DeletionDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Chromosome 13q Deletion.
- Cockayne Syndrome Type 1Dr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Cockayne Syndrome Type 1.
- Cockayne Syndrome Type 2Dr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Cockayne Syndrome Type 2.
- Cohen SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Cohen Syndrome.
- Congenital Hemidysplasia with Ichthyosiform Erythroderma and Limbs Defects
- Corpus Callosum AgenesisDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Corpus Callosum Agenesis.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Costello SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Costello Syndrome.
- Culler Jones SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Culler Jones Syndrome.
- Currarino TriadDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Currarino Triad.
- De Barsy SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about De Barsy Syndrome.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy with Hypergonadotropic Hypogonadism
- DK Phocomelia SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about DK Phocomelia Syndrome.
- DOOR SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about DOOR Syndrome.
- Duane-Radial Ray SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Duane-Radial Ray Syndrome.
- Early Infantile Epileptic EncephalopathyDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy.
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- Fetal Akinesia SequenceDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Fetal Akinesia Sequence.
- Filippi SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Filippi Syndrome.
- Floating-Harbor SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Floating-Harbor Syndrome.
- Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration
- Frank Ter Haar SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Frank Ter Haar Syndrome.
- Grix Blankenship Peterson SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Grix Blankenship Peterson Syndrome.
- Hardikar SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Hardikar Syndrome.
- Hemi 3 SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Hemi 3 Syndrome.
- HemihyperplasiaDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Hemihyperplasia.
- Hennekam SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Hennekam Syndrome.
- Hereditary Multiple OsteochondromasDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas.
- Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)Dr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
- Increased Head CircumferenceDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Increased Head Circumference.
- Jackson-Weiss SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Jackson-Weiss Syndrome.
- Johanson-Blizzard SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Johanson-Blizzard Syndrome.
- KBG SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about KBG Syndrome.
- Keutel SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Keutel Syndrome.
- Koolen De Vries SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Koolen De Vries Syndrome.
- Lacrimo-Auriculo-Dento-Digital SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Lacrimo-Auriculo-Dento-Digital Syndrome.
- Lhermitte-Duclos DiseaseDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Lhermitte-Duclos Disease.
- Lujan SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Lujan Syndrome.
- Manitoba Oculotrichoanal SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Manitoba Oculotrichoanal Syndrome.
- Marshall SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Marshall Syndrome.
- Marshall-Smith SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Marshall-Smith Syndrome.
- Mckusick-Kaufman SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Mckusick-Kaufman Syndrome.
- Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome
- MicrocephalyDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Microcephaly.
- Microcephaly Deafness SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome.
- Neu Laxova SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Neu Laxova Syndrome.
- Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome.
- Nicolaides-Baraitser SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Nicolaides-Baraitser Syndrome.
- Nijmegen Breakage SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Nijmegen Breakage Syndrome.
- Noonan SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Noonan Syndrome.
- Oculodentodigital DysplasiaDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Oculodentodigital Dysplasia.
- Oculodentodigital Dysplasia DominantDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Oculodentodigital Dysplasia Dominant.
- Oculofaciocardiodental SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Oculofaciocardiodental Syndrome.
- Ohdo Syndrome, Say-Barber-Biesecker-Young-Simpson Variant
- Periventricular HeterotopiaDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Periventricular Heterotopia.
- Perlman SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Perlman Syndrome.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Polysyndactyly Cardiac MalformationDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Polysyndactyly Cardiac Malformation.
- Proteus SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Proteus Syndrome.
- Proteus-Like SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Proteus-Like Syndrome.
- RASopathiesDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental RetardationDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation.
- Rett SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Rett Syndrome.
- Rubinstein-Taybi SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome.
- Ruvalcaba SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Ruvalcaba Syndrome.
- Scalp-Ear-Nipple SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Scalp-Ear-Nipple Syndrome.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Simpson-Golabi-Behmel SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome.
- Smith-Kingsmore SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome.
- Snyder-Robinson SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Snyder-Robinson Syndrome.
- Toriello-Carey SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Toriello-Carey Syndrome.
- Townes-Brocks SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Townes-Brocks Syndrome.
- Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome Type 2Dr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome Type 2.
- VACTERL AssociationDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about VACTERL Association.
- Van Maldergem SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Van Maldergem Syndrome.
- Vici SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Vici Syndrome.
- WAGR SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about WAGR Syndrome.
- Weaver SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Weaver Syndrome.
- Wildervanck SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Wildervanck Syndrome.
- Williams SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Williams Syndrome.
- Woodhouse-Sakati SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome.
- Yunis-Varon SyndromeDr. Neilson isExperienced. Learn about Yunis-Varon Syndrome.