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Office
8285 W Arby Ave
Ste 220
Las Vegas, NV 89113Phone+1 702-737-7070Fax+1 702-737-1778
Summary
- Debra Nelson, MD, is a neurosurgeon based in Las Vegas, NV. She completed her medical education at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, followed by an internship in Surgery at the University of California (Irvine) and a residency in Neurological Surgery at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from Cornell University. Her research work includes multiple publications in esteemed journals; notable contributions include studies on cerebral vasospasm, vascular occlusion, and cerebral revascularization.
Education & Training
- University of Connecticut School of MedicineResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1987 - 1992
- University of California (Irvine)Internship, Surgery, 1986 - 1987
- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1986
- CornellBS, Biology, 1972 - 1976
Certifications & Licensure
- NV State Medical License 1992 - 2025
- CT State Medical License 1989 - 1993
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsAn experimental study of the influence of antifibrinolytic therapy on post-subarachnoid-hemorrhagic cerebral vasospasm and hydrocephalusJames A. Kenning, Roberto C. Heros, Manuel Dujovny, Richard E. Latchaw, Debra Nelson
Surgical Neurology. 1984-02-01 - 10 citationsReduced vascular trauma after temporary occlusion with modified biemer and yasargil clipsManuel Dujovny, Nir Kossovsky, Munoz G, Langhi R, Debra Nelson
Journal of Microsurgery. 1981-03-01 - 3 citationsScanning electron microscopic and X-ray energy spectrographic analysis of the inner surface of human atherosclerotic carotid plaques.Manuel Dujovny, Nir Kossovsky, Jean-Michel Loubeau, Debra Nelson, George McManus
Neurosurgery. 1981-01-01
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