Dr. Gregory A. Nelson, MD | Philadelphia, PA | Internist | US News Doctors

Overview

Dr. Gregory A. Nelson is an internist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is affiliated with Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Gregory A. Nelson has expertise in treating chronic diabetes, aneurysm, chronic high blood pressure, among other conditions - see all areas of expertise. Dr. Gregory A. Nelson accepts Medicare, Blue Cross, United Healthcare - see other insurance plans accepted.

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Specialties

Specialty

Internal Medicine

General internal medicine physician, also known as internists, are primary care physicians (PCPs) who only work with adults (not children or adolescents). One of every four physicians in the U.S. is an internist, many of whom are certified in one of 19 subspecialties, including cardiology, infectious disease and medical oncology.

Subspecialties

General Internal Medicine

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Patient Awards

  • Makes time for patients

    Spends appropriate amount of time with patient and provides thorough examinations.

Patient Experience

Very Positive

(4/5)

37 Reviews Total|0 Reviews Within Last 12 Months

Thoroughness of Examination

Previous patients' satisfaction in their perception of the thoroughness of the examination they received from this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

Provider's follow-up

Previous patients' satisfaction of the followup care they received from this physician and responsiveness to their concerns

Fair

(2/5)

Amount of Time with Patient

Previous patients' satisfaction with the time this physician spent with them during appointments

Positive

(3/5)

Provider's Attitude

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Positive

(3/5)

Perceived Outcomes

Previous patients' satisfaction with the physician's treatment of a condition or outcome of a procedure

Positive

(3/5)

Patient Loyalty

Previous patients' trust in this physician, likelihood to see this physician again, or willingness to recommend this physician to another patient

Fair

(2/5)

General Feedback

Previous patients' general assessment of this physician

Positive

(3/5)

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Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nelson

This doctor provides the following types of care. The more often a doctor has treated a particular condition or has performed a particular surgery, the more expertise they may have in treating patients with similar needs. Based on three years (2020-2022) of Medicare Fee for Service data (which does not include Medicare Advantage), each scale below indicates the number of patients treated relative to other doctors who treat the same condition. Note that this doctor may treat patients who are not covered by Medicare and are therefore not included in this analysis. Click here to learn more about our methodology.

Hypertension (Chronic)Chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) means your heart has to work harder to pump blood. It's important to manage it to keep your heart and blood vessels healthy.

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High cholesterolHigh cholesterol levels, hyperlipidemia, can increase the risk of heart disease by contributing to the buildup of plaque in your arteries.

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Chronic diabetesChronic diabetes is a condition where your body has trouble controlling the levels of sugar in your blood. It requires careful management.

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Location & Contact Information

Doctor Address

631517 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19138

(215) 424-1475

Affiliated Hospitals

1

Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia

Where does Dr. Nelson practice?

Doctor’s Office

Northwest Medical & Rehabilitation Center Pc

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Gregory Nelson

4/5

Internal Medicine

Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

Harlem Hospital Center

Residency, Internal Medicine, 1978-1981

Boston University School of Medicine

Medical School

Certifications & Licensure

PA State Medical License

Active through 2024

IL State Medical License

Active through 2023

NY State Medical License

Active through 2014

Publications

The initiation of spermiogenesis in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans.

Samuel Ward, Eileen Hogan, Gregory A. Nelson

Control of erythrocyte shape by calmodulin.

Gregory A. Nelson, M L Andrews, M J Karnovsky

Participation of calmodulin in immunoglobulin capping.

Gregory A. Nelson, M L Andrews, M J Karnovsky

The Development and Motility of Caenorhabditis elegans Spermatozoa.

Samuel Ward, Thomas M. Roberts, Gregory A. Nelson, Yair Argon

Caenorhabditis elegans spermatozoan locomotion: amoeboid movement with almost no actin.

Gregory A. Nelson, Thomas M. Roberts, Samuel Ward

Sperm morphogenesis in wild-type and fertilization-defective mutants of Caenorhabditis elegans.

Samuel Ward, Yair Argon, Gregory A. Nelson

Intersex, a temperature-sensitive mutant of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans

Gregory A. Nelson, Kenneth K. Lew, Samuel Ward

Scanning electron microscopic study of cell movements in the corneal endothelium of the avian embryo.

Gregory A. Nelson, Jean-Paul Revel

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Dr. Nelson's office is located at 631517 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. View the map.
General internal medicine physician, also known as internists, are primary care physicians (PCPs) who only work with adults (not children or adolescents). One of every four physicians in the U.S. is an internist, many of whom are certified in one of 19 subspecialties, including cardiology, infectious disease and medical oncology. See all conditions on Dr. Nelson's profile.

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Doctor's Details

Speaks English
Works at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia

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