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Dr. Maria Nelson, MD

General Surgery*
4.4 (5)
Map Pin Small Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Maria Nelson, MD

Dr. Maria Nelson, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA. Patients rated Dr. Nelson an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Nelson works at Practice in Los Angeles, CA with other offices in Glendale, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Ductal Carcinoma in Situ and Breast Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross 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
    Women's Specialty Clinic
    1516 San Pablo St Ste 3300, Los Angeles, CA 90033 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 872-2273
  2. 2
    Keck Hospital of Usc
    1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 872-2273
  3. 3
    Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital
    1812 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 790-7100
  4. 4
    James Reilly MD Inc
    1808 Verdugo Blvd Ste 209, Glendale, CA 91208 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 952-9700

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Keck Hospital of USC
  • Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Breast Cancer

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Mastectomy
Lobular Carcinoma
Excision of Breast Tumor
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Puncture Aspiration
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vulvar Cancer
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Breast Augmentation
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Liposuction
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Wound Repair
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    4.4
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    About Dr. Maria Nelson, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1265783872
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Maria Nelson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nelson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Nelson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Nelson has seen patients for Ductal Carcinoma in Situ and Breast Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nelson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Nelson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nelson.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Nelson, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Nelson appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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