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Jeffrey Nelson, MD, Plastic Surgery, Tucson, AZ

JeffreyMNelsonMD

Plastic Surgery Tucson, AZ

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Burn

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  • Office

    7416 N La Cholla Blvd
    Tucson, AZ 85741
    Phone+1 520-575-8400
    Fax+1 520-797-1044

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1989 - 1991
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 1983 - 1989
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1990 - Present
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1995 - 2027
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1984 - 2014
  • American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America’s Top Surgeons Consumers Research Council of America, 2010, 2012
  • Outstanding Teaching Award Dept of Surgery, Univ of CA, San Diego, 1991
  • Chairman's Prize Dept of Surgery, Univ of CA, San Diego, 1991
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Achilles Tendon Reconstruction with the Extended Temporoparietal-galeal Flap.  
    Nelson, J.M., Dobke, M.K., Worldplast, 1/1/1995
  • In Vitro and In Vivo Analysis of the Inability of Fetal Rabbit Wounds to Contract.  
    Krummel, T.M., Ehrlich, P., Nelson, J.M., Michna, B.A., Thomas, B.L., Haynes, J.H., Cohen, I.K., and Diegelmann, R.F., Wound Repair & Regeneration, 1/1/1993
  • Operative Techniques in the Fetal Rabbit.  
    Nelson, J.M., Krummel, T.M., Haynes, J.H., Flood, L.C., Sauer, L., Flake, A.W., and Harrison, M.R., Journal of Investigative Surgery, 1/1/1990
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Comparison of BGC matrix vs. Biobrane as a skingraft harvest site dressing. (Poster Presentation)
    Nelson JM, American Burn Association Meeting, Orlando, FL, 3/23/1999

Lectures

  • The Abundance of Erchonia Lasers. 
    9/1/2012
  • Lasers...Not Just for Star Trek Anymore. 
    8/1/2012
  • An Unusual Case of Scalp Reconstruction. 
    Park City, UT - 1/1/2012
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Other

  • Low-Level Laser Therapy Protocol Guidelines for Cosmetic Surgery Practitioners. 
    Nelson, Jeffrey, Erchonia(R)Medical
    Mickinney, TX - 1/1/2007
  • Healed By The Light. 
    Nelson, Jeffrey, Advance for Physical Therapists & PT Assistants
    4/10/2006
  • Child Life Specialists As Integral Care Providers to Pediatric Burn Patients. 
    Jones, K, MS,CCLS, Lluria, RN, BSN, Nelson, J.M, Carondelet St. Mary’s Burn and Wound Care Program
    Tucson, AZ
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