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

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. Kristen Leigh Nelson
Joanna Betancourt, MD, FAAP
Dr. Brian P. Dumais, MD
Dr. Charlotte H Mitchell, MD
Dr. Kristen Leigh NelsonJoanna Betancourt, MD, FAAPDr. Brian P. Dumais, MDDr. Charlotte H Mitchell, MD
PediatricsPediatricsPediatricsPediatrics
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
4.2 
26 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Oak Lawn , ILAlgonquin , ILOrland Park , ILOlympia Fields , IL
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

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

Dr. Kristen Leigh Nelson holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2000.

NPI Number

Dr. Nelson's NPI number is 1992842454.

Similar Doctors

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.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kristen Nelson?
You can find contact information for Dr. Kristen Nelson here on Vitals.
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.
Does Dr. Kristen Nelson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Kristen Nelson accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Kristen Nelson speak?
Dr. Kristen Nelson speaks English.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.