Dr. Renee Nelson is a pulmonologist in San Diego. She diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from respiratory or breathing problems such as asthma and COPD.
Yes, Dr. Renee S. Nelson is accepting new patients at this office.
(619) 287-9058
6699 Alvarado Road, Suite 2308, San Diego, CA 92120-5241
Dr. Renee Nelson graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1990.
Dr. Nelson has one office in California where she specializes in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Nelson may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
Critical care specialists like Dr. Nelson provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Nelson may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Nelson specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Nelson also can refer patients to specialists. For example, patients with serious gastrointestinal issues may be referred to a gastroenterologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatment options.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Nelson, but only those who participate in Medicare.