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Dr. Cary Nelson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 54
Dr. Cary Nelson, MD
4.4 (13 Ratings)
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Dr. Cary Nelson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Torrance, CA.
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Dr. Cary Nelson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 54
Torrance, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Cary Nelson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Torrance, CA.

About

Dr. Nelson graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina in 2000 and completed a residency at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital.Dr. Cary Nelson, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Torrance, CA and has 24 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nelson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Joint Pain
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acne
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Confusion
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Food
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Excessive Sweating
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hip Sprain
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intertrigo
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Sunburn
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Swine Flu
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Torticollis
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Biopsy
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Biopsy of Affected Tissue
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Botox® Injection
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
CO2RE Laser Treatment
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Dermal Filler
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excisional Biopsy
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Photorejuvenation
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Biopsy
Skin Lesion Removal
Skin Resurfacing
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
ThermiSmooth™ Non-Invasive Skin Smoothing Treatment
ThermiTight™ Subdermal Skin Tightening Treatment
ThermiVa™ Non-Invasive Vaginal Rejuvenation Treatment
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Savings Plus of CA EPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Blue Shield of California PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Cigna HMO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS

Locations

  1. 1 The Aesthetic Center Torrance
    24554 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
    Monday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 13:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 14:00
  2. 2 Office
    12626 Riverside Dr Ste 510, North Hollywood, CA 91607

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4.4
Based on 13 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Cosmetic Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
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
  • Wycoff Heights Medical Center
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
    2005
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Cary Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Cary Nelson, MD is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Cary Nelson, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA