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Summary
Dr. Gary Nelson is a neurologist who specializes in pediatric care, bringing together expertise in both neurology and pediatrics to treat children with neurological conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed his residency at University of Utah Health Care. With 16 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Nelson provides comprehensive neurological care for young patients. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.
Dr. Nelson practices at multiple locations including Primary Children's Hospital and Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello and Salt Lake City, Utah. He treats children with epilepsy and anxiety disorders, along with other complex neurological conditions. His clinical work includes performing electroencephalograms to monitor brain activity and conducting blood tests to support patient diagnoses and treatment planning.
Dr. Nelson practices at multiple locations including Primary Children's Hospital and Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello and Salt Lake City, Utah. He treats children with epilepsy and anxiety disorders, along with other complex neurological conditions. His clinical work includes performing electroencephalograms to monitor brain activity and conducting blood tests to support patient diagnoses and treatment planning.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 16 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- University Of Utah Health Care
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Gary Rex Nelson has 5 locationsPocatello Childrens Clinic
1151 Hospital Way Bldg FPocatello, ID 83201 Tel: (208) 232-1443
Mon8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed
University Of Utah Health Care
127 S 500 ESalt Lake City, UT 84102 Tel: (801) 587-6701
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Physicians And Surgeons Clinic Of Pocatello
1151 Hospital WayPocatello, ID 83201 Tel: (208) 239-8000
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Neurology | Neurology | Neurology | Pediatrics |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 16 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 41 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English, Russian | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Pocatello , ID | Seattle , WA | Las Vegas , NV | Pocatello , ID |
| Med School: University Of Iowa | Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine | Med School: Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Med | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gary Rex Nelson
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Gary Rex Nelson has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Gary Rex Nelson has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
Dr. Gary Rex Nelson holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Idaho and Utah.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Idaho that expires in 2027 and an expired medical license in the state of Utah that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at University Of Utah Health Care.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Iowa in 2010.
NPI Number
Dr. Nelson's NPI number is 1841515517.
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- Dr. Gary Nelson speaks Spanish and English.
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- Dr. Gary Nelson's office is located at 1151 Hospital Way Bldg F, Pocatello, ID, 83201.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Gary Nelson affiliated with?
- Dr. Gary Nelson is affiliated with Primary Childrens Hospital, Portneuf Medical Center, Intermountain Medical Center, INTERMOUNTAIN LDS HOSPITAL, and LDS HOSPITAL.
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