Dr. Whitney Nelson, MD

Dr. Whitney Nelson is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing nine years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and focuses on caring for hospitalized patients with complex medical conditions. Her expertise centers on managing serious conditions that require intensive inpatient care and monitoring.

Dr. Nelson practices at Ronald Reagan University of California Los Angeles Medical Center in Los Angeles and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center in Santa Monica. She treats patients with life-threatening conditions including respiratory failure and sepsis. Her clinical skills include performing therapeutic hypothermia treatments and ordering diagnostic blood work to monitor kidney function and overall health.