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.
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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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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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Jessica Altman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Altman is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Leukemia, Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Altman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology (Certified).
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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 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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Valerie M. Nelson has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Paget Disease of the Breast. You can view a list of Dr. Valerie M. Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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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- 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.
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- 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)
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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.