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Dr. Kirsten Nielsen, MD

Neurology* Age 47
Dr. Kirsten Nielsen, MD
4.0 (40 Ratings)

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Dr. Kirsten Nielsen, MD is a Neurologist in Lakewood, CO.
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Dr. Kirsten Nielsen, MD

Neurology* Age 47
Lakewood, CO
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kirsten Nielsen, MD is a Neurologist in Lakewood, CO.

About

Dr. Nielsen graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine in 2005 and completed a residency at University of Colorado Health Science Center.Dr. Kirsten Nielsen, MD is a Neurologist in Lakewood, CO and has 20 years experience. Dr. Nielsen currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HCA HealthONE Swedish, HCA HealthONE Rose and Lutheran Medical Center. Dr. Nielsen has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Migraine among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nielsen received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 40 times. Dr. Nielsen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nielsen is board certified in Epilepsy and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Migraine
Tremor
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Migraine
Tremor
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Migraine
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Tremor
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Alzheimer's Disease
Aural Migraine
Autonomic Disorders
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Pain
Concussion
Dementia
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Epilepsy
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Essential Tremor
Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Insomnia
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Parkinson's Disease
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sleep Apnea
Spinal Stenosis
Syncope
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Tension Headache
Traumatic Brain Injury
Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Abducens Nerve Disorder
Aneurysm
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Anosmia
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Ataxia
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Brain Disorders
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Central Pain Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
Cluster Headache
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Confusion
Congenital Nystagmus
Corticobasal Degeneration
Cranial Trauma
Diabetic Coma
Diplopia
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Drug Induced Dystonia
Drug-Induced Parkinsonism
Dysphagia
Dysphagia Cerebrovascular Accident
Dystonia
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Episodic Cluster Headache
Facial Nerve Disorder
Hemiplegic Migraine
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
Low Back Pain
Memory Disorders
Meningiomas
Meningitis
Menstrual Migraine
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Parkinsonism
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Pseudobulbar Affect
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Seizure Disorders
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Severe Infant Myoclonic Epilepsy
Sleep Disorders
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sleep-Walking
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Disorders
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thrombosis
Tic Disorders
Torticollis
Tourette's Syndrome
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tuberous Sclerosis
Vascular Dementia
Vascular Disease
Vasculitis
Vertigo
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
24-Hour Ambulatory Electroencephalogram
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
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 Nerve Block
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Somatic Nerve Block
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Priority-CO HMO
    Colorado HMO
    Gold PathwayCO HMO
    Blue Priority PPO
    Pathway-CO HMO
    Platinum Pathway-CO EPO
  • Bluegrass Family Health
  • Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    APCN Plus - Colorado Front Range - Choice PO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Whole Health Colorado Front Range
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • GEHA
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Laboratory Corporation of America
    1536 Cole Blvd Bldg 4, Lakewood, CO 80401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (303) 716-8027
  2. 2 Office
    630 Plaza Dr Ste 100, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (303) 376-1747
  3. 3 Office
    630 Plaza Dr Ste 100, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
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  4. 4 New West Physicians Inc.
    1707 Cole Blvd Ste 100, Golden, CO 80401
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4.0
Based on 40 Reviews
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4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (10)

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Jun 11, 2024
I've been a patient of Dr. Nielsen's for several years now for treatment of chronic migraines. She is very professional, personable and thorough. Her bedside manner is impeccable. She listens to you and gives you options and lets you choose. In my opinion, there is not a better neurologist in the state of Colorado.
Tracey — Jun 11, 2024
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Neurology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Epilepsy and Neurology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Colorado Health Science Center
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Dr. Kirsten Nielsen, MD is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Swedish, HCA HealthONE Rose and Lutheran Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Kirsten Nielsen, MD holds board certification in Epilepsy and Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA HealthONE Swedish

    501 E Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO

  • HCA HealthONE Rose

    4567 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO

  • Lutheran Medical Center

    8300 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO