Summary

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.
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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
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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9 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, French Speaks English, Spanish, Farsi Speaks English, German, Persian, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
San Francisco , CAOrange , CACORONA DEL MAR , CAPalo Alto , CA
Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Med School: San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital - New York, NY
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Thomas Anthony Nelson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareMore
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

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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