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Dr. Melissa Nelson, MD

Pediatrics* Age 54
Dr. Melissa Nelson, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Melissa Nelson, MD is a Pediatrician in Richmond, VA.
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Dr. Melissa Nelson, MD

Pediatrics* Age 54
Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melissa Nelson, MD is a Pediatrician in Richmond, VA.

About

Dr. Nelson graduated from Ogun State University Obafemi Awolowo College - Health Science and completed a residency at Abington Memorial Hospital. Dr. Melissa Nelson, MD is a Pediatrician in Richmond, VA. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Summit EH and are affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Parham Doctors' Hospital and Retreat Doctors' Hospital. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Low Wait Times

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Locations

  1. 1 Summit EH
    8921 Three Chopt Rd Ste 300, Richmond, VA 23229
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Patient Reviews
Jan 23, 2021
Some people are fortunate to be doing exactly what they were born to do- Dr. Nelson is a great example of this. I have two boys, and she takes great care of both of them. Couldn’t be happier with her care of them and how thoughtfully she explains things to my wife and me. Her practice has been easy to interact with and as accommodating as I could hope for.
Brad — Jan 23, 2021
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ogun State University Obafemi Awolowo College - Health Science
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Cornell Medial Center / New York Presbyterian Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Abington Memorial Hospital
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Melissa Nelson, MD is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Parham Doctors' Hospital and Retreat Doctors' Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Nelson, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Henrico Doctors' Hospital

    1602 Skipwith Rd, Richmond, VA

  • Parham Doctors' Hospital

    7700 E Parham Rd, Richmond, VA

  • Retreat Doctors' Hospital

    2621 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA