Dr. Martha Nelson MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
501 N Graham St Suite 265 Portland OR, 97227About
Dr. Martha Nelson is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Nelson cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 1990
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
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