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Dr. Cary Nelson, MD

Family Medicine* Age 54
Dr. Cary Nelson, MD
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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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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
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  • Silver 70 PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
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    Platinum 90 PPO
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network

Locations

  1. 1 The Aesthetic Center Torrance
    24554 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (424) 237-2622
    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
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 755-0101

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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
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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