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Derek Neilson, MD, Medical Genetics, Phoenix, AZ

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Medical Genetics • Phoenix, AZ

Clinical Genetics, Pediatric Medical Genetics

Associate Professor, Child Health, Division of Genetics and Metabolism, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix

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  • Office

    1920 E Cambridge Ave
    Phoenix, AZ 85006
    Phone+1 602-933-4363

Summary

  • Dr. Derek Neilson is a medical geneticist in Phoenix, AZ and is affiliated with Phoenix Children's. He received his medical degree from Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine and has been in practice 21 years. He specializes in clinical genetics and pediatric medical genetics and is experienced in pediatric genetics and genetics. He has more than 20 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics/Medical Genetics and Genomics, 1998 - 2003
  • Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
    Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1999 - 2021
  • American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics Clinical Genetics

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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