
Peter S Nelson
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
University Of Washington Medical Ctr 1959 Ne Pacific St Seattle WA, 98195About
Dr. Peter Nelson is an oncologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Nelson specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Nelson manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1986
University of Wales in Great Britain 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
Peter S Nelson's Practice location
Practice At University Of Washington Medical Ctr 1959 Ne Pacific St
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Stephen H. Culp M.D.1959 Ne Pacific St Seattle WA 98195
- Nick N. Chen200 Andover Park East Tukwila Washington 98188
- Paul E. NeimanPO Box 19024 Seattle Washington 98109
- Dr. Herschel D Wallen M.D.2722 Ne Blakeley St Seattle WA 98105
- Dr. Sunil R Hingorani MD, PHD825 Eastlake Ave E Seattle WA 98109
- Dr. Renato Goncalves Martins MD, MPH825 Eastlake Ave E Seattle WA 98109
Nearest Hospitals
SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTERl
747 BROADWAY SEATTLE WA 98122GROUP HEALTH CENTRAL HOSPITALl
201 - 16TH AVENUE EAST SEATTLE WA 98112SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITALl
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE, PO BOX C-5371 SEATTLE WA 98105