Dr. Fern P. Nelson MD
Dermatologist
3350 La Jolla Village Dr M/C 111b San Diego CA, 92161About
Dr. Fern Nelson is a dermatologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Nelson specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Nelson diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1980
University of Mi Med Sch 1980
University of Michigan Medical School 1980
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Cancer
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