Megan Nelson, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Louisville, KY for Restorative Neuroscience, Neuro-Oncology, Pituitary & Skull Base Center, Blood Cancers, Cellular Therapeutics and Transplant Program, Oncology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Cancer Care, Breast Cancer

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 Refer
Areas of Interest

Breast Cancer | Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine

Primary Practice Location
UofL Physicians – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute
UofL Health – Abraham Flexner Outpatient Center
225 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 505
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-2160
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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

M.D.
University of Kentucky College of Medicine | Lexington | 2005
Fellowship
MD Anderson Cancer Center | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | Houston | 2011
Residency
University of Colorado School of Medicine | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | Denver | 2011
Internship
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital | Internal Medicine | Denver | 2007

Languages

English

Areas of Interest

Breast Cancer | Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine

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."

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