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  • Office

    8285 W Arby Ave
    Ste 220
    Las Vegas, NV 89113
    Phone+1 702-737-7070
    Fax+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 Medicine
    University of Connecticut School of MedicineResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1987 - 1992
  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Internship, Surgery, 1986 - 1987
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1986
  • Cornell
    CornellBS, Biology, 1972 - 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1989 - 1993

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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