Overview
Merlin Nelson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fargo, North Dakota.
Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Serotonin Syndrome, and Peripheral Neuropathy.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
Locations
2101 Elm St N, Fargo, ND 58102
Sanford Brain &Amp; Spine Center Fargo
Dr. Samaraweera works with the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, which allows the neurology team to clarify if patients are having seizures and from where they are originating. He is also Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of North Dakota School or Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Samaraweera treats: Speaks: English. Dr. Samaraweera is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Partial Seizure, Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Samaraweera is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology: Neurology. Dr. Samaraweera is currently accepting new patients.
Sanford Brain &Amp; Spine Center Fargo
Tanya Harlow, MD, specializes in treating neurological movement disorders, including: Dr. Harlow also offers the following services: Speaks: English. Dr. Harlow is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Harlow is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology: Neurology. Dr. Harlow is currently accepting new patients.
Sanford Brain &Amp; Spine Center Fargo
Dr. Amanda Diamond specializes in neurology. She has a special interest in assisting patients with epilepsy and seizure management as well as interpreting and performing electrodiagnostic studies (EMG and EEG). She treats other neurological conditions including: Dr. Diamond also serves as clinical assistant professor of neurology at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Speaks: English. Dr. Diamond is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Diamond is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology: Neurology. Dr. Diamond is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Merlin V. Nelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Merlin V. Nelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Merlin V. Nelson by calling their office at 701-239-3700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Merlin V. Nelson a top-rated expert for Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Merlin V. Nelson is classified as an Advanced expert for Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, 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. Merlin V. Nelson specialize in?
While Dr. Merlin V. Nelson is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, and Serotonin Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Merlin V. Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Merlin V. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Sanford. We recommend calling the office directly at 701-239-3700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Chronic Demyelinizing Neuropathy with IgM Monoclonal
- Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder
- Distal Median Nerve DysfunctionDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Serotonin SyndromeDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Serotonin Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- ChoreaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Chorea.
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- DermatomyositisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- Dopa-Responsive DystoniaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- DysarthriaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- DysgraphiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Dysgraphia.
- EpilepsyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia
- Glossopharyngeal NeuralgiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia.
- HeadacheDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Memory LossDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- MigraineDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Migraine with Brainstem AuraDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
- Mononeuritis MultiplexDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Mononeuritis Multiplex.
- Movement DisordersDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Multiple MononeuropathyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Mononeuropathy.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- NeuralgiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Neuromyelitis OpticaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Neuromyelitis Optica.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Partial Familial EpilepsyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Partial Familial Epilepsy.
- Partial SeizureDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- PolymyositisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Polymyositis.
- Primary Orthostatic TremorDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Primary Orthostatic Tremor.
- Progressive Supranuclear PalsyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy AtypicalDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- SeizuresDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular AtrophyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
- Supranuclear Ocular PalsyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Supranuclear Ocular Palsy.
- Supranuclear OphthalmoplegiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- VEXAS SyndromeDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about VEXAS Syndrome.


