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Dr. Michele Nelson, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 41
Dr. Michele Nelson, MD
5.0 (27 Ratings)

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Dr. Michele Nelson, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Laguna Niguel, CA.
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Dr. Michele Nelson, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 41
Laguna Niguel, CA
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michele Nelson, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Laguna Niguel, CA.

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Dr. Nelson graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 2012 and completed a residency at University of California, Irvine. Dr. Michele Nelson, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Laguna Niguel, CA and has 13 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Nelson MD and Lochhead MD
    28202 Cabot Rd Ste 635, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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Feb 09, 2023
Very warm, caring and very knowledgeable. Amazing doctor with outstanding bedside manner. Saved our family!!!! Cant thank her enough
— Feb 09, 2023
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Specialties*
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Pediatric Psychiatry
Pediatric Mental Health
Adult Psychiatry
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry
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Internship

Internship
  • University of California Irvine Medical Center
    2013
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of California, Irvine
    2015
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, Dr. Michele Nelson, MD holds board certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry.