Overview
Valerie Nelson is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Glenview, Illinois.
Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Colorectal Cancer.
Dr. Nelson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology (Certified). Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Valerie M. Nelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Valerie M. Nelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Valerie M. Nelson by calling their office at 630-933-4550. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Valerie M. Nelson a top-rated expert for Paget Disease of the Breast?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Valerie M. Nelson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Paget Disease of the Breast, 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. Valerie M. Nelson specialize in?
While Dr. Valerie M. Nelson is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Valerie M. Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Valerie M. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 630-933-4550 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Large-Cell Immunoblastic LymphomaDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AnemiaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Essential ThrombocythemiaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Essential Thrombocythemia.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Dr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)
- Non-Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- POEMS SyndromeDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about POEMS Syndrome.
- Richter SyndromeDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Richter Syndrome.
- Schnitzler SyndromeDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Schnitzler Syndrome.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL)Dr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
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- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Anal CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Angioimmunoblastic T-cell LymphomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AstrocytomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Bernard-Soulier SyndromeDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Bernard-Soulier Syndrome.
- Bladder CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Bone TumorDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain TumorDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Carcinoid SyndromeDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Carcinoid Syndrome.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML).
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- GangliogliomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioglioma.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- Gastric LymphomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Lymphoma.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- Glanzmann ThrombastheniaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Glanzmann Thrombasthenia.
- GlioblastomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gray Platelet SyndromeDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Gray Platelet Syndrome.
- Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL).
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia SyndromeDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.
- Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Idiopathic NeutropeniaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Neutropenia.
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).
- LeukocytosisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Leukocytosis.
- LiposarcomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Liver CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL).
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- MelanomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- MesenchymomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- MyelofibrosisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Myelofibrosis.
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- Nasopharyngeal CarcinomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Peripheral T-Cell LymphomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma.
- Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- Platelet Storage Pool DeficiencyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Platelet Storage Pool Deficiency.
- Polycythemia VeraDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Polycythemia Vera.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Prostate CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- ReticuloendotheliosisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Reticuloendotheliosis.
- Rhabdoid TumorDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor.
- Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition SyndromeDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome.
- RhabdomyosarcomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Shwartzman PhenomenonDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Shwartzman Phenomenon.
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
- Synovial SarcomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Sarcoma.
- T-Cell LymphomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about T-Cell Lymphoma.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic PurpuraDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic SarcomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.
- Urothelial CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
- Vulvar CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Vulvar Cancer.
- Waldenstrom MacroglobulinemiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia.
- Wilms TumorDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Wilms Tumor.
- WT1-Related Wilms Tumor SyndromesDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.
