
Dr. Lori Elizabeth Nelson M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Pain Medicine
6410 Rockledge Dr Suite 600 Bethesda MD, 20817About
Dr. Lori Nelson is a physiatrist practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Nelson is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Nelson focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Nelson can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Loma Linda University School of Medicine 2004
Provider Details
Treatments
- Fibromyalgia
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Pain
Dr. Lori Elizabeth Nelson M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 6410 Rockledge Dr Suite 600
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Sepideh Haghpanah M.D.6410 Rockledge Dr Bethesda MD 20817
- Dr. Mark D. Klaiman M.D.6400 GOLDSBORO RD STE 340 BETHESDA MD 20817
- Dr. Rebecca Sue Aronson D.O.6410 ROCKLEDGE DR BETHESDA MD 20817
- Dr. Andrew Victor Panagos M.D.6410 Rockledge Dr Bethesda MD 20817
- Mrs. Beth Ann Lewis OTR, CHT10215 FERNWOOD RD STE 506 BETHESDA MD 20817
- Manolo Carlos PT6430 Rockledge Dr Bethesda MD 20817
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