Megan B. Nelson, M.D.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute, Neuro-Oncology, Pituitary and Skull Base Center, Blood Cancers, Cellular Therapeutics and Transplant Program, Oncology, Cancer Care, Breast Cancer, Specialty Injections
Areas of Interest
Breast Cancer | Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine
Primary Practice Location
UofL Physicians – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute
UofL Health – Abraham Flexner Outpatient Center
225 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 505
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-2160 Get Directions
UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute
UofL Health – Abraham Flexner Outpatient Center
225 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 505
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-2160 Get Directions
Get to know
Megan B. Nelson, M.D.
Megan B. Nelson, M.D., is a cancer rehabilitation physician working with specialty providers to help coordinate rehabilitation efforts within oncology and across the UofL Health system. As a cancer survivor herself, Dr. Nelson has particular interest in the unique functional needs of cancer patients. She works with oncologists and the comprehensive cancer team serving patients from initial diagnosis, throughout treatment, and after treatment. She treats the whole patient, including musculoskeletal and neurological complaints, neuropathic pain, spasticity, lymphedema, fatigue and overall quality of life.Education & Training
M.D.
University of Kentucky College of Medicine | Lexington | 2005
University of Kentucky College of Medicine | Lexington | 2005
Fellowship
MD Anderson Cancer Center | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | Houston | 2011
Residency
University of Colorado School of Medicine | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation |
Denver | 2011
Internship
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital | Internal Medicine | Denver | 2007
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital | Internal Medicine | Denver | 2007
Languages
English
Areas of Interest
Breast Cancer | Cancer Rehabilitation Medicine
Practice, Specialty or Service
School of Medicine
Professor
Department of Neurosurgery
Philosophy
"My focus is on unique health needs of cancer patients which go above and beyond the cancer treatment itself. I am dedicated to providing personalized care to patients and families in an innovative way using the most advanced health care techniques."
Contact Info
Locations
UofL Physicians – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
UofL Health – Brain & Spine InstituteUofL Health – Abraham Flexner Outpatient Center
225 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 505
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-2160
UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
220 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202
502-582-7400
UofL Health – Jackson Street Outpatient Center
550 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-6000
UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center
Downtown529 Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
502-562-4673
UofL Physicians – Neurosurgery
UofL Health – Brain & Spine InstituteUofL Health – Abraham Flexner Outpatient Center
225 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 505
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-2160
UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center – Neuro-Oncology
UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center – Downtown529 S. Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
502-588-2160
UofL Physicians participates in most major health plans in Kentucky. Coverage may vary by specialty. Coverage limitations are dependent on the terms of your personal health plan. This is not a guarantee that all services you receive will be covered by your health plan. Review your health plan provider directory and/or consult with your plan to confirm coverage.
