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Summary
Dr. Thomas Nelson treats brain tumors in children, primary brain cancer, and brain cancer, and performs MRI of the head. He practices neurology in San Francisco, California, with nine years of experience. Dr. Nelson completed his neurology residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 2021 and a neuro-oncology fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute / Massachusetts General Hospital in 2024. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He speaks English and French.
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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
Completed their fellowship at Neuro-oncology Fellowship - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute / Massachusetts General Hospital in 2024.
Residency
Completed their residency at Neurology Residency - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 2021.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Medicine in 2017.
NPI Number
Dr. Nelson's NPI number is 1376072157.
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- Dr. Thomas Nelson speaks English and French.
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- Dr. Thomas Nelson's office is located at 400 Parnassus Ave Fl 8, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
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