Summary

Dr. John Nelson is a hematology and oncology specialist with internal medicine training who has dedicated 55 years to caring for patients with blood disorders and cancer. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, and completed his residency training at Mt. Sinai Hospital in 1972, followed by additional residency work at Emory Healthcare. Dr. Nelson communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Nelson practices at Westchester Medical Center and sees patients in Hawthorne, New York. He specializes in treating complex blood conditions such as hemophilia, low platelet counts, and immune thrombocytopenia purpura. His expertise includes performing comprehensive blood counts, analyzing white blood cell patterns, and conducting chemistry panels to diagnose and monitor various hematologic conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 55 years of experience
  • 52 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • EMORY HEALTHCARE
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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Hawthorne , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts Med School: University Of Ioannina Medical School Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Carleton Nelson

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CDPHP
  • CDPHP - HMO
  • CDPHP - Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - Medicare
  • Cigna - PPO
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Empire Plan
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid
  • Hamaspik Choice
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • MagnaCare - HMO
  • Medica - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • MVP Health Care
  • MVP Health Care - HMO
  • MVP Health Care - Medicaid
  • MVP Health Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MVP Health Care - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Partners Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • POMCO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Carleton Nelson has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Carleton Nelson has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Anemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Leukemia
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders
  • Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

55 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2028, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

EMORY HEALTHCARE
Mt Sinai Hospital1972

Medical School

Harvard Medical School, Boston, MassachusettsGraduated in 1971

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. John Nelson accepting new patients?
Dr. John Nelson is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. John Nelson's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is Dr. John Nelson's office located?
Dr. John Nelson's office is located at 19 Bradhurst Ave Ste 800S, Hawthorne, NY, 10532.
Which hospitals is Dr. John Nelson affiliated with?
Dr. John Nelson is affiliated with Westchester Medical Center.
Does Dr. John Nelson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. John Nelson accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. John Nelson speak?
Dr. John Nelson speaks English.

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