Vaginitis or Vaginosis near Exeter, NH

Biography: Dr. Sonja Nelson brings 20 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology to Harbour Women's Health. Dr. Nelson completed her undergraduate degree at Tufts University and her medical training at Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed her post-doctoral training in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The New York Hospital, Cornell Medical Center.Dr. Nelson began her career in New York City, where she worked alongside two obstetricians specializing in high-risk pregnancy. It was there she came to especially enjoy caring for women through these unique circumstances. Throughout her career, most of which has found her practicing on the New Hampshire Seacoast, Dr. Nelson has gained experience with reproductive endocrinology, high-risk OB patients and both major and minimally-invasive surgery. She counts delivering babies as one of the great joys of her job, especially as she is able to watch those babies and their mothers grow.Dr. Nelson lives on the Seacoast with her husband and two children. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Care Philosophy: Internal medicine allows me to have extensive hospital training with a focus strictly on adult medicine, which is my preference. My special area of interest leans towards diagnosis and treatment of acute and sub acute illnesses. I am committed to providing all patients with comprehensive and quality healthcare in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere with a focus on effective communication and patient education.

Biography: "I treat patients as if they were family members. That means that I care explicitly about their long-term outcomes, the total picture of their lives, and addressing them with transparency and respect. The first step in treatment is always gathering information through direct discussion with the patient and through the judicious use of appropriate tests. My next step is education, so that patients and loved ones fully understand the condition, the treatment options, and their role in the process. Only after education can they become an active and integral part of the healthcare team and make informed decisions. My overall goal as a doctor is to provide patients with the most up-to-date urologic care delivered in a compassionate and personal way."

Care Philosophy: Many years ago, when I was contemplating going into medicine as a career I was often asked why. My response was typically because I wanted to help others. Throughout my career, that has been my goal ultimately to help those patients seeking my care. I have found it is best to begin by treating the patient as a person, an individual. Each patient should be treated with respect. I try to provide the same high-quality care for all of my patients regardless of age, health status, or other factors.