Megan Nelson, M.D.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Brain & Spine Institute, Neuro-Oncology, Pituitary & Skull Base Center, Blood Cancers, Cellular Therapeutics and Transplant Program, Oncology, Cancer Care, Breast Cancer, How to ReferBreast Cancer | Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine
UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute
UofL Health – Abraham Flexner Outpatient Center
225 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 505
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-2160 Get Directions
Megan Nelson, M.D.
Megan B. Nelson, MD, is a cancer rehabilitation physician working with specialty providers to help coordinate rehabilitation efforts within oncology and across the UofL Health system. As a cancer survivor herself, Dr. Nelson has particular interest in the unique functional needs of cancer patients. She works with oncologists and the comprehensive cancer team serving patients from initial diagnosis, throughout treatment, and after treatment. She treats the whole patient, including musculoskeletal and neurological complaints, neuropathic pain, spasticity, lymphedema, fatigue and overall quality of life.Education & Training
University of Kentucky College of Medicine | Lexington | 2005
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital | Internal Medicine | Denver | 2007
Languages
English
Areas of Interest
Breast Cancer | Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine
Practice, Specialty or Service
School of Medicine
Associate Professor
Department of Neurosurgery
Philosophy
"My focus is on unique health needs of cancer patients which go above and beyond the cancer treatment itself. I am dedicated to providing personalized care to patients and families in an innovative way using the most advanced health care techniques."
Contact Info
Locations
UofL Physicians – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
UofL Health – Abraham Flexner Outpatient Center
225 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 505
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-2160
UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
220 Abraham Flexner Way
Louisville, KY 40202
502-582-7400
UofL Health – Jackson Street Outpatient Center
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-6000
UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center
Louisville, KY 40202
502-562-4673
UofL Physicians – Neurosurgery
UofL Health – Abraham Flexner Outpatient Center
225 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 505
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-2160
UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center – Neuro-Oncology
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-2160
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