Virginia S Nelson, MD

Virginia S Nelson, MD

Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Title: Clinical Professor Emeritus

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Virginia S Nelson, MD
Virginia S Nelson, MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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  • Areas of Practice

    Pediatric brachial plexus palsy, arthrogryposis, rehabilitation of upper extremity problems (eg amputation, nerve injuries, brachial plexopathy), pediatric and adolescent rehabilitation, rehabilitation of ventilator assisted children and adolescents, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, myelodysplasia, traumatic brain injuries, skeletal dysplasias, and international pediatric rehabilitation. 

    Locations

    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinic | Eisenhower Corporate Park 2850 S Industrial Hwy Ste 400
      Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6796
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    • Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
      Floor 3 Reception C
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4213
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    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinic | C. S. Mott Children's Hospital 1540 E Hospital Dr
      Floor 3 Reception C
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-4213
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    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Medical School or Training

    Stanford University School of Medicine, 1970

    Residency

    Stanford University Hospital, Pediatrics, 1971
    University of Michigan Health System, Physical Med & Rehab, 1985

    Board Certifications

    Physical Medicine & Rehab
    Pediatrics

    Professional Organizations

    Fellow, American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
    Fellow, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Research Overview

    Brachial plexus palsy in children, outcomes in international pediatric rehabilitation, Ventilator-dependent children and adolescents, cerebral palsy (especially upper-extremity problems), spinal cord injury, quality of life of children with disabilities.