Overview
Sarah Nelson is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Tacoma, Washington.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 45 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
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Locations
9505 S Steele St, Tacoma, WA 98444
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Nelson has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Sarah Nelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sarah Nelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sarah Nelson by calling their office at 253-597-6800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sarah Nelson a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sarah Nelson is classified as an Experienced expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), 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. Sarah Nelson specialize in?
While Dr. Sarah Nelson is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Sarah Nelson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sarah Nelson has published 45 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Sarah Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sarah Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Sarah Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-597-6800 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
- Experienced
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Familial Glucocorticoid DeficiencyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Glucocorticoid ResistanceDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid Resistance.