Summary

Mike became interested in the specialty of dermatology while working in family practice medicine. He was intrigued by many skin conditions and found an interest in the aesthetic as well as the medical benefits that dermatology can offer.
Mike attended King's College where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies graduating Magna Cum Laude. He was also the recipient of the highly competitive National Health Service Corps Scholarship.
Following his formal education, Mike worked with the United States Public Health Care Service as a physician assistant for the Metropolitan Correctional Center at the San Diego Federal Prison. Shortly after, he worked for the Quality Care Medical Center in Oceanside, California, as a physician assistant.
In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, riding dirt bikes, and surfing he even holds the rank of Blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Metropolitan Correctional Center at the San Diego Federal Prison
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

West Dermatology San Clemente

1300 Avenida Vista Hermosa Ste 150San Clemente, CA 92673

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23 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Arabic
San Clemente , CANewport Beach , CANuiqsut , AKCamp Pendleton , CA
Med School: Kings College Med School: Midwestern University College of Medicine at Chicago Med School: www.internetbrands.com/
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael J. Nelms

  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Colorado
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Connecticut
  • Anthem Blue Cross of California
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Kansas City
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Rhode Island
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Western New York
  • Blue Shield of Northeastern New York
  • Capital BlueCross
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida
  • Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Medical Specialties

Michael J. Nelms has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Michael J. Nelms has the following area of expertise

  • Physician Assistants

Certifications, License, & Education

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Metropolitan Correctional Center at the San Diego Federal Prison and Quality Care Medical Center in Oceanside, California.

Medical School

Graduated from Kings College.

NPI Number

Michael J. Nelms' NPI number is 1235113580.

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Michael Nelms speaks English.
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Michael Nelms's office is located at 1300 Avenida Vista Hermosa Ste 150, San Clemente, CA, 92673.
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