Summary

Dr. Kristen Nelson is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who earned her medical degree from the University of South Dakota. She completed her residency training at the University of Minnesota in 1999 and has been practicing for 31 years. Dr. Nelson speaks English and brings extensive experience to women's healthcare.

Dr. Nelson practices at Nuvance Health Medical Practice in Poughkeepsie, New York, and maintains hospital privileges at River Falls Area Hospital. She specializes in managing high-risk pregnancies and treating conditions such as preeclampsia and perineal tears. Her clinical expertise includes performing nonstress tests, Pap tests, and complete blood count evaluations. Patients have given Dr. Nelson an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 31 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Minnesota
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

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31 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Spanish Speaks English, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati Speaks English, Spanish
Poughkeepsie , NYCold Spring , NYNew York , NYWestport , CT
Med School: University of South Dakota Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Karnataka Institute Of Medical Sciences Med School: Columbia University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kristen Nelson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Capital District Physicians Health Plan"
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Coventry-Aetna
  • Elderplan
  • Emblem Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire BlueCross Blue Shield
  • Empire Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Fidelis Care
  • Hamaspik
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid New York
  • Medicare New York
  • Multiplan Inc
  • MVP Health Care
  • Tricare Humana Military
  • United Healthcare "
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kristen Nelson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kristen Nelson has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Birth Control
  • C-section
  • Child Birth
  • Gynecologist
  • Hot Flashes
  • Infertility
  • Menopause
  • Menstrual Pain
  • Pap Smear
  • Pelvic Exam
  • Pregnancy
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Minnesota1999

Medical School

University of South DakotaGraduated in 1995

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What languages does Dr. Kristen Nelson speak?
Dr. Kristen Nelson speaks English.
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