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Dr. James Nelson, MD

Psychiatry* Age 82
Dr. James Nelson, MD

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Dr. James Nelson, MD

Psychiatry* Age 82
San Francisco, CA
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56 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Nelson, MD is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, CA.

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Dr. Nelson graduated from UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / MADISON. Dr. James Nelson, MD is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, CA and has 56 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Anxiety and Major Depressive Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Nelson's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Geriatric Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anxiety
Major Depressive Disorder
Psychiatric Evaluation
Anxiety
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Major Depressive Disorder
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ADHD and-or ADD
Adjustment Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Dementia
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Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Eating Disorders
Panic Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Anorexia
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Binge Eating Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Cocaine Addiction
Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders
Conduct Disorder
Conversion Disorder
Delusional Disorder
Developmental and Learning Disorders
Dissociative Disorder
Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
Drug Induced Dystonia
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Dystonia
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Impulse Control Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
Nondependent Cocaine Abuse
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Personality Disorders
Phobia
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Psychosis
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
Somatoform Disorders
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Suicidal Ideation
Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dementia or Depression Screening
Group Psychotherapy
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Curative PPO
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    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
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  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • California Care Small Group HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute
    401 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
  2. 2 UCSF Path Program Continuity Clinic
    675 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94143
  3. 3 Office
    1635 Divisadero St Ste 625, San Francisco, CA 94115

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Psychiatry
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Education

Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN / MADISON
    1968
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychiatry
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Anxiety and Major Depressive Disorder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Nelson, MD is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights.

Yes, Dr. James Nelson, MD holds board certification in Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights

    400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA