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Dr. Michele Nelson, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
5.0 (27)
Map Pin Small Riverside, CA
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michele Nelson, MD

Dr. Michele Nelson, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Riverside, CA. They specialize in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, has 11 years of experience, and is board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. They graduated from UNIV OF ROCHESTER SCH OF MED & DENTISTRY.

Dr. Nelson works at Ucr Health in Riverside, CA with other offices in Irvine, CA. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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

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    Ucr Health
    3390 University Ave Ste 115, Riverside, CA 92501 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (951) 225-6130
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    UCR Health, Irvine
    18881 Von Karman Ave Ste 1227, Irvine, CA 92612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (844) 827-8000

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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
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    About Dr. Michele Nelson, MD

    Specialties
    • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 11 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1811263114
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Of California, Irvine
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of California Irvine Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • UNIV OF ROCHESTER SCH OF MED & DENTISTRY
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • New York University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry
    Board Certifications
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    27 patients have reviewed Dr. Nelson. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nelson.

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