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Dr. Karen Nelson, MD

Gynecology* Age 70
Dr. Karen Nelson, MD
5.0 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Karen Nelson, MD is a Gynecologist in Tacoma, WA.
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Dr. Karen Nelson, MD

Gynecology* Age 70
Tacoma, WA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Karen Nelson, MD is a Gynecologist in Tacoma, WA.

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Dr. Karen Nelson, MD is a Gynecologist in Tacoma, WA and has 36 years experience. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at Madigan Army Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Carle Foundation Hospital. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colpopexy
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Endometrial Ablation
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Fetal Cardiac Screening
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Hepatitis B Virus Screening
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Hysteroscopy
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Mammography
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Myomectomy
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Pelvic Floor Repair
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
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Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginal Surgery
Vaginosis Screening
Vulvectomy

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  • Choice Plus POS II
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
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Locations

  1. 1 Franciscan Women's Health Associates
    314 Martin Luther King Jr Way Ste 400, Tacoma, WA 98405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 627-0666
  2. 2 Carle Foundation Hospital
    611 W Park St, Urbana, IL 61801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (888) 712-2753
  3. 3 Franciscan Maternal-Fetal Medicine Associates-Gig Harbor
    6401 Kimball Dr Ste 104, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 853-8050
  4. 4 Franciscan Maternal-Fetal Medicine Associates at St. Joseph
    1608 S J St Fl 1, Tacoma, WA 98405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (253) 274-7501
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  5. 5 Carle Foundation Hospital
    611 W Park St, Urbana, IL 61801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (217) 383-3140

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May 10, 2017
Dr. Nelson is amazing! She has been my OB-GYN for the past 9 years and is irreplaceable; so much so that I will drive to Gig Harbor from Spanaway just for her. Franciscan totally scored when she moved from MultiCare.
VB in Spanaway, WA — May 10, 2017
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Specialties*
Gynecology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1988
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
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  • Madigan Army Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Karen Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Karen Nelson, MD is affiliated with Carle Foundation Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Karen Nelson, MD holds board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Carle Foundation Hospital

    611 W Park St, Urbana, IL