Dr. Greg Nelson MD

Dermatologist - Van Nuys, CA

Dr. Greg Nelson specializes in dermatology and critical care (intensivists) in Van Nuys, California. Details of Dr. Nelson's 24 years experience as an MD, his hospital affiliation and education at University of California, Los Angeles are available on your free doctor report.

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Primary Location for Dr. Nelson

Dr. Greg Nelson
15243 Vanowen St
Suite 212
Van Nuys, CA 91405

Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Greg Nelson identified specializing in DermatologyDermatology
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles, and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis, and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars, and the skin changes associated with aging. and Critical Care (Intensivists)Critical Care (Intensivists)
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff, and other specialists.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Dermatology.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Greg Nelson accepts the following plan for Great-West Healthcare at 15243 Vanowen St:

California Network

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Nelson is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Valley Presbyterian Hospital
15107 Vanowen St
Van Nuys, CA

License

Dr. Greg Nelson has been confirmed to have a license in California.

Education

Dr. Nelson attended medical school at University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine and graduated in 1988 having 24 years experience. Additional residency training in Dermatology was conducted at .

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