Howard Tracy Nelson MD
Radiologist | Diagnostic Radiology
1661 SOQUEL DR SANTA CRUZ CA, 95065About
Dr. Howard Nelson is a radiologist practicing in SANTA CRUZ, CA. Dr. Nelson specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques such as X-Rays, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography exams. These techniques offer accurate visibility to the inside of the patients body and help to detect otherwise hidden illnesses so that they can be treated quickly and efficiently.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1974
University of California 1974
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OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto
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