Expertise in
34
conditions

Dr. Valerie M. Nelson

Hematology | Oncology
2701 Patriot Blvd, 
Glenview, IL 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Offers Telehealth
18 Years of Experience
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
34
conditions
2701 Patriot Blvd, 
Glenview, IL 

Overview

Valerie Nelson is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Glenview, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.

Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

Dr. Nelson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology (Certified). She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 11 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine, 2008.0

Residency

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology (Certified)

Fellowships

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

Hospital Affiliations

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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CareFirst
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  • POS
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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Medicaid
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Northern Plains Alliance
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Premera Blue Cross
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

2701 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026

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.

Breast Cancer

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 Colorectal Cancer. 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

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.

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