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Office
895 City Center Blvd
Ste 302
Newport News, VA 23606Phone+1 757-873-0161Fax+1 757-873-0205
Summary
- Douglas Nelson, MD, is a dermatology specialist located in Newport News, VA. He completed his medical education at the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1977, with subsequent dermatology residencies at both the University of Minnesota and the University of Virginia Medical Center. He also completed an internship in internal medicine at Carolinas Medical Center. Dr. Nelson has experience in alopecia and cryosurgery. His work has led to several publications, including research cited multiple times on alopecia areata, retinoic acid effects on collagen synthesis, and distribution of fibronectin and laminin in basal cell epitheliomas. He has been recognized as a Fellow (FAAD) by the American Academy of Dermatology.
Dr. Nelson is happily retired.
Education & Training
University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 1981 - 1981
University of MinnesotaResidency, Dermatology, 1978 - 1980
Carolinas Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1977 - 1978- University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1977
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 1980 - 2016
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAAD) American Academy of Dermatology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 24 citationsFamilial Alopecia Areata: HLA Antigens and Autoantibody Formation in an American FamilyMaria K. Hordinsky, Helen M. Hallgren, Douglas Nelson, Alexandra H. Filipovich
Archives of Dermatology. 1984-04-01 - 37 citationsThe effect of retinoic acid on collagen synthesis by human dermal fibroblastsDouglas Nelson, Gary Balian
Collagen and Related Research. 1984-03-01 - 48 citationsDistribution of Fibronectin and Laminin in Basal Cell EpitheliomasDouglas Nelson, Charles D. Little, Gary Ballan
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 1983-05-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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