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Lori Nelson, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Bethesda, MD

LoriElizabethNelsonMD

Physical Medicine/Rehab Bethesda, MD

Pain Medicine

Interventional Spine and Pain Physician and Attending Physician at Georgetown University Hospital/National Rehabilitation Hospital (GUH/NRH) PM&R Residency Training Program

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  • Office

    6410 Rockledge Dr
    Suite 600
    Bethesda, MD 20817
    Phone+1 301-581-8091
    Fax+1 301-581-8083

Education & Training

  • Performance Spine and Sports Physicians
    Performance Spine and Sports PhysiciansFellowship, 2008 - 2009
  • Boston University Medical Center
    Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2005 - 2008
  • Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital
    Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 2004 - 2005
  • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    Loma Linda University School of MedicineClass of 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2004 - 2014
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity Practice Solution EMR, GE Healthcare, 2011-2012

Publications & Presentations

Abstracts/Posters

  • Traumatic atlanto-occipital dislocation with survival and early partial neurological recovery: A Case Report
    Lori E. Nelson, MD; Kristin Gustafson, DO; Joan Mak, DO., American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) 67th Annual Assembly, 11/9/2012
  • Radiofrequency Ablation of Celiac Plexus For Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome: A Case Report.
    Thomas Haley, DO; Lori Nelson, MD; David Mahon, American Academy of Pain Medicine’s 26th Annual Meeting 2010, 2/3/2010
  • Rehabilitation in a Patient Diagnosed With Conversion Disorder: A Case Report
    Lori Nelson, MD; Jose Mena, MD; Stephanie Co, MD; Feng Wang, MD, MPH, Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) 2007 Annual Meeting, Boston University Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 8/10/2007
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Press Mentions

  • As the Coronavirus Pandemic Strains Supplies, Native Americans Fight Food Insecurity
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