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Dr. Thomas Nelson is a neurologist who specializes in neuro-oncology, focusing on brain cancers and tumors. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his neurology residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 2021. Dr. Nelson then pursued advanced fellowship training in neuro-oncology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Massachusetts General Hospital, finishing in 2024. With nine years of medical experience, he brings dedicated expertise to treating complex neurological conditions. He is fluent in both English and French.
Dr. Nelson practices in San Francisco, California, where he treats patients with brain cancer, including children with brain tumors and adults with primary brain cancers. His clinical work involves using advanced imaging techniques like MRI scans to diagnose and monitor brain conditions. He also utilizes comprehensive blood testing to support patient care and treatment planning. Dr. Nelson's specialized training in …neuro-oncology allows him to provide expert care for patients facing challenging brain tumor diagnoses.
Read More Read less Dr. Nelson practices in San Francisco, California, where he treats patients with brain cancer, including children with brain tumors and adults with primary brain cancers. His clinical work involves using advanced imaging techniques like MRI scans to diagnose and monitor brain conditions. He also utilizes comprehensive blood testing to support patient care and treatment planning. Dr. Nelson's specialized training in …neuro-oncology allows him to provide expert care for patients facing challenging brain tumor diagnoses.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 9 years of experience
- 22 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, French
- Neuro-oncology Fellowship - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute / Massachusetts General Hospital
- 1 specialty
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
University of California, San Francisco
400 Parnassus Ave Fl 8San Francisco, CA 94143 Tel: (415) 353-7500
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Thomas Anthony Nelson has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
9 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Neuro-oncology Fellowship - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute / Massachusetts General Hospital2024
Residency
Neurology Residency - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center2021
Medical School
University Of Kansas School Of MedicineGraduated in 2017
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