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Dr. Kathleen Nelson, MD

Adult Psychiatry
2.9 (21)
Map Pin Small Brighton, MA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Kathleen Nelson, MD

Dr. Kathleen Nelson, MD is an Adult Psychiatry Specialist in Brighton, MA. They specialize in Adult Psychiatry, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Psychiatry. They graduated from UNIV OF MN MED SCH and is affiliated with Beverly Hospital and Saint Vincent Hospital.

Dr. Nelson works at SMG Neurosurgery at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Brighton, MA with other offices in Beverly, MA. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Nelson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Steward St. Elizabeth's Medical Center of Boston Inc.
    736 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA 02135 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 789-2127
    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
  2. 2
    Kathleen L. Nelson, MD, LLC, Adult Psychiatry
    275 Cabot St Ste 5, Beverly, MA 01915 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (978) 338-5680

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  • Beverly Hospital
  • Saint Vincent Hospital

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    About Dr. Kathleen Nelson, MD

    Specialties
    • Adult Psychiatry
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    • 35 years of experience
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    • English, Arabic
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    • 1821067141
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIV OF MN MED SCH
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    • University of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus
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    • Psychiatry
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