Dr. David K Nelson M.D.
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
11 Hunters Trl Gettysburg PA, 17325About
Dr. David Nelson is an adolescent specialist practicing in Gettysburg, PA. Dr. Nelson works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Nelson treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1984
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 1997
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Flu
- Allergic Reaction
- Tonsillitis
- Stomach Flu
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Strep Throat
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