Dr. Melissa Nelson, MD
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Dr. Melissa Nelson, MD
Pediatrics
Dr. Melissa Nelson, MD is a pediatrician in Richmond, VA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Henrico Doctors' Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Summit EH
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- Dr. Melissa Nelson, MD
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- Area of Expertise • Dr. Nelson specializes in the area of Pediatrics. See board certifications
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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As a board certified pediatrician with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Melissa Nelson is dedicated to providing a comprehensive approach to children, teens and young adults facing behavioral and mental health challenges. Her expertise includes...read morebiography
Dr. Melissa Nelson joined Summit in May of 2023. Originally from Basking Ridge, New Jersey, she received her Bachelor of Science from Virginia Tech and her Doctor of Medicine from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University...read morePediatrics
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West Virginia University
Fellowship HospitalLagos University Teaching Hospital|abington Memorial Hospital
Internship HospitalOgun State University Obafemi Awolowo College - Health Science
Medical SchoolAbington Memorial Hospital
Residency Hospital, 2003
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 35
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
- Recipient of 54
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 35
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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