Dr. Duncan R. Neilson MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
2800 North Vancouver Avenue Suite 135 Portland Oregon, 97227Rating
5/5
About
Duncan R. Neilson, MD, maintains a position at the largest nonprofit, locally owned health system in the Portland-Vancouver area, Legacy Health. Dr. Neilson has been in practice for over 30 years, specializing in healthcare administration, leadership, and healthcare education. Dr. Neilson, being a pioneer in the field, developed an obstetric hospital program. He has attained certification from the esteemed American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, also being published on fetal monitoring in the esteemed American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In an effort to remain current in the field, Dr. Neilson is an active member of several associations.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins University
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists- OBGYN
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Fetal welfare in placenta previa.
- Fetal welfare in placenta previa.
- The problem of the uncomplicated breech.
- The problem of the uncomplicated breech.
- Porphyria complicated by pregnancy.
- Porphyria complicated by pregnancy.
- PRIMARY AFFERENT DEPOLARIZATION AND MONOSYNAPTIC REFLEX DEPRESSION FOLLOWING SUCCINYLCHOLINE ADMINISTRATION.
- Clinical evaluation of iproniazid in obstetrics.
- Clinical evaluation of iproniazid in obstetrics.
- Signal ambiguity resulting in unexpected outcome with external fetal heart rate monitoring.
- Subclinical laminitis in dairy heifers.
- Shifting Patterns in Cesarean Delivery Scheduling and Timing in Oregon before and after a Statewide Hard Stop Policy.
- Preinduction cervical ripening with sequential use of prostaglandin E2 gel.
- Management of the large breech infant. A survey of 203 cases from Emanuel Hospital.
- Management of the large breech infant. A survey of 203 cases from Emanuel Hospital.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Developed an OB Hospital Program -
Internships
- Johns Hopkins University
Fellowships
- Women's Clinic
Professional Society Memberships
- Portland OBGYN Society, Portland NW OBGYN, American Medical Association, Oregon Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- Published on Fetal Monitoring, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2008
What do you attribute your success to?
- Study, Being Openminded, Not Getting Stuck in Old Ways
Hobbies / Sports
- Photography, Music, Bird Watching
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