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Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 46
Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD
4.7 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Grayslake, IL.
Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD
4.7 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 46
Grayslake, IL
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Grayslake, IL.

About

Dr. Nelson graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Grayslake, IL and has 16 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Breast Cancer, Venous Embolism and Thrombosis and Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Breast Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Breast Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Anemia
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Breast Carcinoma
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Male Breast Carcinoma
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Amyloidosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytosis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Melanoma
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Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vitamin B Deficiency
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia Type 3
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
All Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Negative
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Blood Disorders
Brain Cancer
Cancer
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Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carcinoid Syndrome
Central Cyanosis
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Esophageal Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Histiocytic Sarcoma
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Leukocytopenia
Lip Cancer
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Malignant Histiocytosis
Malignant Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Meningiomas
Mycosis Fungoides
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Oral Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Pancytopenia
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Sarcoma
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Secondary Hypertension
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach Cancer
Thalassemia
Thalassemia Minor
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Thrombosis
Tongue Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vascular Disease
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Erythropoietin Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Coventry Health Care PPO
    Coventry Health Care
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Humana HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    Humana
  • UniCare PPO
    UniCare
  • Medicare
  • Choice
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    MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HFN
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  • Blue Advantage PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicaid
  • Choice
    United Healthcare
    Choice Plus
  • Aetna HMO
    Aetna PPO
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Tricare
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna
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    Cigna HMO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 Northwestern Medical Group-Pavilion A: Cancer Center
    1475 E Belvidere Rd Ste 185, Grayslake, IL 60030
  2. 2 Pavilion A Level 1
    1000 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, Lake Forest, IL 60045
  3. 3 Glenview Outpatient Care Center
    2701 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026

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Feb 28, 2020
Dr Nelson is a very knowledgeable Doctor. I feel blessed that I chose the right oncologist. She gave me hope and compassion. She answered all my questions about the chemo I was getting, and I felt good about the path she chose for me. It was the right one! I was in great hands!
— Feb 28, 2020
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Specialties*
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    2011
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Breast Cancer, Venous Embolism and Thrombosis and Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD holds board certification in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

    1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL