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8285 W Arby AveSte 220Las Vegas, NV 89113
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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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