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Dr. Amy Nielsen, DO

Neurology* Age 46
Dr. Amy Nielsen, DO
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Dr. Amy Nielsen, DO is a Neurologist in Carlsbad, CA.
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Dr. Amy Nielsen, DO

Neurology* Age 46
Carlsbad, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Amy Nielsen, DO is a Neurologist in Carlsbad, CA.
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Dr. Nielsen graduated from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a residency at Mayo Clinic Hospital. Dr. Amy Nielsen, DO is a Neurologist in Carlsbad, CA. Dr. Nielsen currently practices at California Dermatology and Mohs Surgery Specialists and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Tri-City Medical Center. Dr. Nielsen has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nielsen received an average rating of 2.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 26 times. Dr. Nielsen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nielsen is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 The Research Center of Southern California LLC
    6010 Hidden Valley Rd Ste 200, Carlsbad, CA 92011
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 429-6462
  2. 2 Palomar Medical Center
    2185 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92029
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Experience and Background Check

All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Migraine
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Migraine
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Migraine
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Alzheimer's Disease
Aural Migraine
Autonomic Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Pain
Concussion
Cranial Trauma
Dementia
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Dizziness
Epilepsy
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Headache
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Insomnia
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myoclonus
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Sleep Apnea
Spinal Demyelination
Stroke
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Syncope
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
EMG (Electromyography)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Abducens Nerve Disorder
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Aneurysm
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Anosmia
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Anterior Horn Disease
Ataxia
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Central Pain Syndrome
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Cluster Headache
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Confusion
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diplopia
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Dysphagia
Dystonia
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Embolic Stroke
Encephalomyelopathy
Episodic Cluster Headache
Essential Tremor
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gait Abnormality
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Meningitis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelitis
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Myelopathy
Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Parkinson's Disease
Parosmia
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Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome
Seizure Disorders
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Temporal Arteritis
Tension Headache
Tic Disorders
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Vasculitis
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Cognitive Function Testing
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sleep Study
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Thrombolysis
Wada Test

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nielsen
2.7
Based on 26 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (13)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 18, 2021
Dr. Nielsen is fantastic. She always asks how I'm doing and she takes her time with me. I get great care from Dr. Nielsen for my migraines and I'm grateful she's a part of my treatment team in La Jolla.
Sheri H. — Feb 18, 2021
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Amy Nielsen, DO is a neurologist in Carlsbad, CA. She specializes in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology.
Biography
Specialties*
Neurology
Clinical Neurophysiology
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital
    2007
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital
    2010
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic Hospital
    2011
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Amy Nielsen, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nielsen's profile.

Dr. Nielsen frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Amy Nielsen, DO is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Tri-City Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Amy Nielsen, DO holds board certification in Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Tri-City Medical Center

    4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA

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