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Dr. Thomas Nelson, MD

Dr. Thomas Nelson, MD

Neurology*

Dr. Thomas Nelson, MD is a neurologist in San Francisco, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Brigham and Women's Hospital and The Miriam Hospital.

Practice

400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-7500

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Nelson specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Nelson's Reviews

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About Me

biography

Dr. Thomas Nelson, MD is a neurologist in San Francisco, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Brigham and Women's Hospital and The Miriam Hospital.

  • Neurology

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  • University Of Kansas / Main Campus

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Locations

Practice

Univ of California Home Care Serv400 Parnassus Ave San Francisco, CA 94143
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St
    Boston, MA 02115
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • The Miriam Hospital

    164 Summit Ave
    Providence, RI 02906
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • North Shore Medical Center

    81 Highland Ave
    Salem, MA 01970
    Recipient of 39
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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