Dr. Megan Bale Nelson M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 4200 E. 9th Ave. Denver CO, 80262About
Dr. Megan Nelson is a physiatrist practicing in Denver, CO. 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
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 2006
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Neuropathy
- Stroke
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Pain
- Abnormal Gait
- Lymphedema
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