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Stephen Nelson, MD, Pathology, Winter Haven, FL

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Pathology Winter Haven, FL

Forensic/Autopsy, Neuropathology, Anatomic Pathology, Pediatric Pathology

Chief Medical Examiner

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  • Office

    Medical Examiner, District 10
    1021 Jim Keene Boulevard
    Winter Haven, FL 33880
    Phone+1 863-298-4600
    Fax+1 863-298-5264

Summary

  • Dr. Stephen Nelson is a pathologist in Winter Haven, FL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Jackson Health System, University of Miami Hospital, and University of Miami Hospital and Clinics. He received his medical degree from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and has been in practice 32 years. He specializes in forensic/autopsy, neuropathology, anatomic pathology, and pediatric pathology and is experienced in forensic medicine, disasters, disease outbreaks, and sudden death.

Education & Training

  • Broward County Medical Examiner's Office
    Broward County Medical Examiner's OfficeFellowship, Forensic Pathology, 1989 - 1990
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Albert Einstein College of MedicineFellowship, Neuropathology, 1987 - 1989
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1985 - 1987
  • American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
    American University of the Caribbean School of MedicineClass of 1985, M.D.
  • SUNY-Buffalo, Roswell Park Cancer Center
    SUNY-Buffalo, Roswell Park Cancer CenterM.A., Experimental Pathology (Neuropathology), 1979 - 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1988 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1988 - 2015
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1988 - 2014
  • American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology
  • American Board of Pathology Forensic Pathology
  • American Board of Pathology Neuropathology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Treasurer Bay Area Tennis Officials Association

Press Mentions

  • What Went Wrong with the Pandemic in Florida
    What Went Wrong with the Pandemic in FloridaAugust 28th, 2021

Committees

  • State of Florida, Organ & Tissue Procurement and Transplantation Advisory Board
  • State of Florida, Violent Crime and Drug Control Council
  • State of Florida, Medical Examiners Commission

Professional Memberships