Dr. James D. Nelson, MD | Philadelphia, PA | Addiction Medicine

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Dr. Nelson works in Philadelphia, PA and specializes in Addiction Medicine and Psychiatry.

accepting new patients
4.1

22 Ratings
speaks English, Spanish
8 written reviews
2 specialties
1 area of expertise
1 office location

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Dr Nelson was great. Easy to talk to and listened to me ramble, giving great insight and helping me with my medication until we got it right and figured out what worked best for me. Does anyone know where I can get my medical records from him ? He unfortunately passed away and his phone number isn't working and I have been looking high and low to find someone to help me get my records. My email is Miranda Bradshaw 4 At g mail nospaces Thank you

March 3rd, 2025

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Dr Nelson is a wonderful doctor. I saw him at both of his locations back in 2001-03 timeline ( sorry about the exacts). He helped me tremendously in hard times. I now live out of state and need to get my medical records of my visits and I do not remember what hospital he was affiliated with. He is retired now and number out of service. I'm hoping I can find some information for the VA.

March 27th, 2021

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One of the best doctors

May 20th, 2020

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This doctor is great.

October 27th, 2015

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Sally does not return phone calls and lies, lies, lies!! Dr. Nelson does not listen. Absolute worst!! Stay Away!

March 22nd, 2013

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He is standoffish....he doesn't seem to care about the patients opinions. He prescribed me a load of drugs even after I told him the first one worked fine.

August 6th, 2012

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I have suffered for many years and no doctor was able to diagnose me correctly. Dr. Nelson has changed my life, I am on maintenance now and have been stabilized for several years and doing well and working.

April 13th, 2010

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Very good Doctor, was the first to find and treat my disorder.

November 26th, 2008

James D Nelson MD

737 W Allens LnPhiladelphia, PA 19119

Tel: (215) 242-8055

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Dr. James D Nelson, MD	Banyan Philadalphia	Clearbrook Pennsylvania	Dr. Candice Schaefer
Addiction Medicine	Addiction Medicine	Addiction Medicine	Psychology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.1 (22 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
			18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Philadelphia , PA	Langhorne , PA	Laurel Run , PA	Philadelphia , PA
			Med School: University of Kansas Lawrence, KS - Ph.D. (Counseling Psychology)
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What languages does Dr. James Nelson speak?: Dr. James Nelson speaks English and Spanish.
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Where is Dr. James Nelson's office located?: Dr. James Nelson's office is located at 737 W Allens Ln, Philadelphia, PA, 19119.

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