Summary

Dr. Thomas Nelson is a neurologist who specializes in neuro-oncology, focusing on brain cancers and tumors. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his neurology residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 2021. Dr. Nelson then pursued advanced fellowship training in neuro-oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Massachusetts General Hospital, finishing in 2024. With nine years of medical experience, he brings dedicated expertise to treating complex neurological conditions. He is fluent in both English and French.

Dr. Nelson practices in San Francisco, California, where he treats patients with brain cancer, including children with brain tumors and adults with primary brain cancers. His clinical work involves using advanced imaging techniques like MRI scans to diagnose and monitor brain conditions. He also utilizes comprehensive blood testing to support patient care and treatment planning. Dr. Nelson's specialized training in neuro-oncology allows him to provide expert care for patients facing challenging brain tumor diagnoses.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 9 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, French
  • Neuro-oncology Fellowship - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute / Massachusetts General Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

University of California, San Francisco

400 Parnassus Ave Fl 8San Francisco, CA 94143
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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San Francisco , CACORONA DEL MAR , CALos Altos , CAOrange , CA
Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital - New York, NY Med School: San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas Anthony Nelson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareMore
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Thomas Anthony Nelson has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

9 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Neuro-oncology Fellowship - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute / Massachusetts General Hospital2024

Residency

Neurology Residency - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center2021

Medical School

University Of Kansas School Of MedicineGraduated in 2017

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Dr. Thomas Nelson speaks English and French.
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Dr. Thomas Nelson's office is located at 400 Parnassus Ave Fl 8, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
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