Dr. Kristen Nelson, MD

Dr. Kristen Nelson, MD

Psychiatrist
CA

At a glance

Accepts 3 insurances
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield, more+ ·
Works at Oak Health Center
Speaks English
Offers telehealth visits
Video appointments available via Telehealth

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield

Popular visit reasons

Adjustment Disorder
Depression
Parenting Counseling
Postpartum Depression
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Adjustment Disorder
Depression
Parenting Counseling
Postpartum Depression

More about Dr. Kristen Nelson, MD

Dr. Kristen Nelson is a board certified adult psychiatrist, having received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Irvine, and her medical degree from American University of the Caribbean, Cupecoy, St. Maarten. She completed her psychiatric residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School, where she received the PRITE Award and served as chief resident before going on to an Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Nelson provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management to patients of all backgrounds, assessing the diverse needs of each individual. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, crisis stabilization, consult-liaison psychiatry, and the emergency department, and has received extensive training in the Veteran’s Administration. Her areas of professional focus include mood disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, psychopharmacology, and substance abuse.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
University of California, Irvine (Bachelor's)
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Residency in Psychiatry
University of California, Los Angeles, Fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry

Practice

Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Addiction Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Awards and publications

Dr. Kristen Nelson received a PRITE Award

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1740624105

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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Kristen Nelson work with?

Dr. Kristen Nelson works with Oak Health Center.

Which board certifications does Dr. Kristen Nelson have?

Dr. Kristen Nelson is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), and Addiction Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Kristen Nelson?

Dr. Kristen Nelson frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Kristen Nelson on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Kristen Nelson speak?

Dr. Kristen Nelson speaks English.

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