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Summary
Dr. Valerie Nelson is an oncologist and internal medicine physician with 21 years of experience treating cancer patients. She earned her medical degree from the University of Chicago Division of Biological Sciences Pritzker School of Medicine and completed her residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. Her dual specialties allow her to provide comprehensive care that addresses both cancer treatment and overall health management.
Dr. Nelson practices at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and sees patients across multiple Northwestern Medical Group locations in Lake Forest, Grayslake, and Glenview, Illinois. She specializes in treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent disease and Paget disease of the breast. Her practice includes advanced diagnostic procedures like scintimammography and comprehensive breast cancer screening programs.
Dr. Nelson practices at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and sees patients across multiple Northwestern Medical Group locations in Lake Forest, Grayslake, and Glenview, Illinois. She specializes in treating breast cancer, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent disease and Paget disease of the breast. Her practice includes advanced diagnostic procedures like scintimammography and comprehensive breast cancer screening programs.
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Quick Facts
- 21 years of experience
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
- 2 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 5 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Valerie Marie Nelson has 5 locationsNorthwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital
1000 N Westmoreland RdLake Forest, IL 60045 Tel: (847) 234-5600
Northwestern Medicine Glenview - Cancer Care
2701 Patriot Blvd Pavilion A: Cancer CenterGlenview, IL 60026Compare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Valerie Marie Nelson, MD | Dr. Mansi Singapori, MD | Dr. Monis Syed | Dr. Scott Paul Smith |
| Oncology | Oncology | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | Public Health & General Preventive Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 21 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience | 49 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Lake Forest , IL | Maywood , IL | Park Ridge , IL | Bensenville , IL |
| Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine | Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Valerie Marie Nelson has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Valerie Marie Nelson has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
Dr. Valerie Marie Nelson holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.
Medical School
Graduated from Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine in 2008 and UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 2005.
NPI Number
Dr. Nelson's NPI number is 1215183934.
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- Dr. Valerie Nelson is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.
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