Summary

Dr. Nelson graduated from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine In New Orleans in 2000. She works in Oak Lawn, IL and specializes in Pediatrics and Critical Care Medicine.

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 26 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Kristen Leigh Nelson has 2 locations

Advocate Childrens Hospital

4440 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 60453

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

600 N. Wolfe Street Blalock 908Baltimore, MD 21287

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26 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Oak Lawn , ILORLAND PARK , ILFranklin , TNFranklin , TN
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogota, Colombia
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kristen Leigh Nelson

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • Priority Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kristen Leigh Nelson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kristen Leigh Nelson has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Critical Care Medicine (im)
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated in 2000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Kristen Nelson accepting new patients?
Dr. Kristen Nelson has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Kristen Nelson speak?
Dr. Kristen Nelson speaks English.
Does Dr. Kristen Nelson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Kristen Nelson accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Kristen Nelson's office located?
Dr. Kristen Nelson's office is located at 4440 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453.
Does Dr. Kristen Nelson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Kristen Nelson has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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