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Summary
Dr. Kirbylee Nelson specializes in gastroenterology, bringing 13 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Rush University Medical College and completed her residency at the University of South Florida Morsani in 2016. Dr. Nelson pursued advanced fellowship training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2017, followed by an additional fellowship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 2020, demonstrating her commitment to specialized expertise in digestive health.
Dr. Nelson practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and sees patients at digestive health centers throughout Chicago, Illinois. She focuses on treating conditions such as anemia, colon polyps, and colorectal cancer. Her expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures, along with interpreting pathology tests to help diagnose and monitor digestive health conditions.
Dr. Nelson practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and sees patients at digestive health centers throughout Chicago, Illinois. She focuses on treating conditions such as anemia, colon polyps, and colorectal cancer. Her expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures, along with interpreting pathology tests to help diagnose and monitor digestive health conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 13 years of experience
- 20 insurance plans accepted
- University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
- 2 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Kirbylee K. Nelson has 2 locationsNorthwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center
259 E Erie St Lavin Family Pavilion, Ste 1600Chicago, IL 60611 Tel: (312) 695-5620
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| Kirbylee K. Nelson, MD | Dr. Darren Ballard, MD | Dr. Amit Patel, MD | Dr. Kevin Liebovich, MD |
| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 13 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Chicago , IL | Homewood , IL | Chicago , IL | Gurnee , IL |
| Med School: Rush University Medical College | Med School: Loyola University | Med School: University of South Florida College of Medicine | Med School: Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Kirbylee K. Nelson
Medical Specialties
Kirbylee K. Nelson has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Kirbylee K. Nelson has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
Kirbylee K. Nelson holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 2020 and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2017.
Residency
Completed their residency at University of South Florida Morsani in 2016.
Medical School
Graduated from Rush University Medical College in 2013.
NPI Number
Kirbylee K. Nelson's NPI number is 1780927418.
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- Kirbylee K. Nelson's office is located at 259 E Erie St Lavin Family Pavilion, Ste 1600, Chicago, IL, 60611.
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