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Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD
Medical Oncology* Age 48
Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Grayslake, IL.
Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD

Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 48
Grayslake, IL
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Grayslake, IL.
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About Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD

Dr. Nelson graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD is a Medical Oncologist in Grayslake, IL and has 18 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Northwestern Medical Group-Pavilion A: Cancer Center and is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Breast Cancer, Venous Embolism and Thrombosis, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Experience Check

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Breast Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Breast Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Male Breast Carcinoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Breast Carcinoma
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Colon Cancer
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Anemia
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Thrombocytosis
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Colorectal Cancer
Amyloidosis
Lung Cancer
Vitamin B Deficiency
Bone Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Uncertain Significance
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Lymphocytosis
Esophageal Cancer
Liver Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Coagulation Disorders
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Leukocytosis
Prostate Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Neutropenia
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Multiple Myeloma
Uterine Cancer
Biliary Tract Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Melanoma
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Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
All Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Negative
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Blood Disorders
Brain Cancer
Cancer
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Carcinoid Syndrome
Central Cyanosis
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Duodenal Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Histiocytic Sarcoma
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Lobular Carcinoma
Lymphocytic-Rich Hodgkins Lymphoma
Lymphocytopenia
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Malignant Histiocytosis
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Mycosis Fungoides
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Pancytopenia
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
Pheochromocytoma
Pineal Region Tumors
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Sarcoma
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Secondary Hypertension
Skin Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach Cancer
Thalassemia
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Thrombosis
Thymomas
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Tongue Cancer
Vascular Disease
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Erythropoietin Test

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Advantage PPO
  • Tricare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Advantage PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna POS
    Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
    LocalPlus
  • Coventry Health Care
    Coventry Health Care PPO
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • UniCare
    UniCare PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthLink
  • Humana
    Humana HMO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Medicare
  • Aetna
    Aetna PPO
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • HFN
  • Choice
  • Medicaid
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • PHCS Network PPO
    MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice
    United Healthcare
    Choice Plus

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Meet Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD

Specialties*
Hematology
Medical Oncology
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FAQs About Dr. Nelson's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Breast Cancer, Venous Embolism and Thrombosis, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD holds board certification in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    2011
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    2014
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD Practices

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL

  • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

    1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL

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