Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Joanna K. Nelson

Infectious Disease
Interventional Radiology In San Jose
2589 Samaritan Dr, 
San Jose, CA 
Offers Telehealth
17 Years of Experience
Expertise in
8
conditions
Interventional Radiology In San Jose
2589 Samaritan Dr, 
San Jose, CA 

Overview

Joanna Nelson is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in San Jose, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Meningitis, and Nocardiosis.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Infectious Disease

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
Stanford Health Care

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • 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

Interventional Radiology In San Jose
2589 Samaritan Dr, San Jose, CA 95124
Other Locations
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305

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.

11 Total Publications

Changing Course.
Changing Course.
Journal: Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Published: August 04, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joanna K. Nelson

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joanna K. Nelson?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Joanna K. Nelson by calling their office at 408-426-4900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Joanna K. Nelson a top-rated expert for Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joanna K. Nelson is classified as an Advanced expert for Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung 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. Joanna K. Nelson specialize in?

While Dr. Joanna K. Nelson is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, and Meningitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Joanna K. Nelson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Joanna K. Nelson has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Joanna K. Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Joanna K. Nelson accept my insurance?

Dr. Joanna K. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 408-426-4900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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