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Dr. Kristie Lee Nelson M.D.

Emergency Physician

Usa Meddac, Evans Army Community Hospital Emergency Department Colorado Springs CO, 80913
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Dr. Kristie Nelson practices Emergency Medicine in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Nelson assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Nelson examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.

Education and Training

Univ of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 2001

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Dr. Kristie Lee Nelson M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Kristie Nelson, MD

Usa Meddac, Evans Army Community Hospital Emergency Department -
Colorado Springs, CO 80913
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