Summary

Dr. John Nelson is a family medicine physician who also specializes in hospice and palliative medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and completed his residency at St Francis Medical Center. With 37 years of medical experience, Dr. Nelson brings extensive knowledge to caring for patients across all age groups and life stages.

Dr. Nelson practices in Eureka, California, where he focuses on comprehensive family care and end-of-life comfort measures. He treats conditions such as high blood pressure in both adults and children, as well as providing care for patients with COVID-19. His practice includes COVID-19 testing, coordinating physical therapy services, and performing bedside swallow evaluations to assess patients' ability to eat and drink safely.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 37 years of experience
  • 7 insurance plans accepted
  • St Francis Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. John Christopher Nelson

3327 Timber Fall CtEureka, CA 95503

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Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
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4.7 
37 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Russian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian Speaks Arabic, English, Spanish Speaks English
Eureka , CASan Diego , CAPOMONA , CAPleasanton , CA
Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Christopher Nelson

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Christopher Nelson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Christopher Nelson has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Francis Medical Center

Medical School

University Of California San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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Dr. John Nelson's office is located at 3327 Timber Fall Ct, Eureka, CA, 95503.
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