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Dr. Maureen R Nelson MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd Suite 307 Austin TX, 78723About
Dr. Maureen Nelson is a physiatrist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Nelson is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Nelson focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Nelson can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1985
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine- 2005
Provider Details
Awards
- Baylor College of Medicine PM&R Dept 2002 Clinical Care Award
- 2009 America's Top Physicians, SLD Industries
- 2008 Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Neuropathy
Fellowships
- Alfred I duPont Institute, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Delaware, USA 1990
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