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Dr. Shawn Nelson, MD
Overview of Dr. Shawn Nelson, MD
Dr. Shawn Nelson, MD is a Neurologist in Bristol, TN. They specialize in Neurology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Addiction Medicine. They graduated from University of Florida and is affiliated with Bristol Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Nelson an average 4.1 star rating.
Dr. Nelson works at
Dr. Nelson's Office Locations
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Bristol Regional Medical Center Psychiatric Unit1 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620 Directions (423) 844-1121
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Firstep LLC3183 W State St Ste 1201, Bristol, TN 37620 Directions (423) 764-0987
Hospital Affiliations
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What is treatment frequency?
Our treatment frequency feature helps you understand howoften a provider performs or treats a specificprocedure/condition compared to other doctors. Providersrank in one of four frequency categories:
Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.
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About Dr. Shawn Nelson, MD
- Neurology
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- 24 years of experience
- English
- 1346233020
Education & Certifications
- University of Florida
- Addiction Medicine and Neurology
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Nelson accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. Nelson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
Dr. Nelson works at
Dr. Nelson has seen patients for All Headaches (incl. Migraine), 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.
14 patients have reviewed Dr. Nelson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. 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.