Summary

Dr. Sarah Nelson is a neurologist with specialized training in neurocritical care, bringing 16 years of experience to their practice. They earned their medical degree from Stanford University and completed an internal medicine internship at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in 2011. Dr. Nelson furthered their expertise through a neurology residency at Tufts Medical Center in 2014 and a neurocritical care fellowship at the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham & Women's Hospital in 2010. They are fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Nelson practices at Tufts Medical Center and Mount Sinai West, with their primary location in Boston, Massachusetts. They specialize in treating serious neurological conditions including stroke and changes in consciousness levels. Their clinical expertise includes providing emergency neurological care and managing patients who require intensive monitoring. Dr. Nelson is skilled in advanced treatments such as therapeutic cooling techniques for brain protection.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 16 years of experience
  • 1 insurance plan accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham & Womens Hospital - Neurocritical Care
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Tufts Medical Center Neurology + Cerebrovascular Diseases

260 Tremont Street Biewend Building, 12th FloorBoston, MA 02116
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Sarah Nelson, MDDr. Catherine Anne Chapman, MDDr. Verne S Caviness JR., MDDr. Yuval Zabar, MD
NeurologyNeurologyNeurologyNeurology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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16 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 64 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Boston , MABoston , MABoston , MABurlington , MA
Med School: Stanford University Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Sarah Nelson

  • https://www.tuftsmedicine.org/get-care/accepted-insurance

Medical Specialties

Sarah Nelson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Sarah Nelson has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Neurocritical Care (psych & Neuro)
  • Neurologist

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

Sarah Nelson holds an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham & Womens Hospital - Neurocritical Care in 2010.

Residency

Completed their residency at Tufts Medical Center - Neurology in 2014.

Internship

Completed their internship at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center - Internal Medicine in 2011.

Medical School

Graduated from Stanford University in 2010.

NPI Number

Sarah Nelson's NPI number is 1871804922.

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Sarah Nelson speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Sarah Nelson's office located?
Sarah Nelson's office is located at 260 Tremont Street Biewend Building, 12th Floor, Boston, MA, 02116.

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