Helen S. Nelson
2800 South Shirlington Rd, 706, 
Arlington, VA 

Overview

Dr. Helen Shi Nelson is a specialty care physician board certified in obstetrics and gynecology at Inova. She joined Inova in 2019 and has been practicing since 2019. Dr. Nelson joined the OB-GYN residency program at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in 2019 and served as chief administrative resident. Dr. Nelson’s clinical areas of interest include abnormal uterine bleeding, contraception, minimally invasive surgery, antepartum care, postpartum care and breastfeeding. She enjoys working with all patients, but as a first-generation American, she is especially interested in treating patients who come from diverse backgrounds. Her patient care philosophy is to treat patients as individuals with unique challenges. Dr. Nelson’s goal is to break down medical information into simplified facts and educate patients, so they can make the best decisions for their bodies. Outside the office, Dr. Nelson enjoys exploring the outdoors in the beautiful DMV area with her husband, spending time with her cat and walking him around the neighborhood, reading, cooking new recipes, and exploring different cuisines. She is fluent in Mandarin.

Graduate Institution

University Of Cincinnati

Residency

Inova Fairfax Hospital Training Specialty: Obstetrics/Gynecology 7/01/2019 - 6/30/2023

Specialties

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licenses

Obstetrics & Gynecology in VA

Hospital Affiliations

Inova Alexandria Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons Resident Achievement Award for Outstanding Minimally Invasive Surgical Resident
2023
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
American Medical Association

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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
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Innovation Health
  • HMO
Johns Hopkins Healthcare
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

Inova Medical Group - Obstetrics and Gynecology
2800 South Shirlington Rd, 706, Arlington, VA 22206
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