Valerie M. Nelson, MD

Valerie M. Nelson, MD

4.9 
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Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine - 2008
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2011
Fellowships:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2014

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

1133 Ratings

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August 30, 2022

5.0

Doctor Valerie Nelson was everything I had expected from the doctor: prepared for the visit, no nonsense, knowledgeable “sharp” and “to the point”. Very pleasant!

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August 30, 2022

4.0

She listens and answers all questions.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

She is no-nonsense and common sense. Rare these days.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

She was wonderful. Made me feel comfortable.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

She’s the best. Listens. answers. Compassion. Knowledge!

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August 27, 2022

5.0

Always professional and courteous

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August 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nelson is a person you can easily talk with.

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August 25, 2022

5.0

She is kind, open to my questions and very knowledgeable.

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August 24, 2022

5.0

She is wonderful and caring and brilliant

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nelson takes the time to answer all my questions.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

She explained things clearly in a way I could understand and sent me results of my tests in a way that left me understanding my situation. She made an overwhelming appointment feel so much easier!

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August 23, 2022

5.0

Valerie is very knowledgeable, takes time to explain things and answer questions, and also very personable.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

she is capable and caring

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August 22, 2022

5.0

really cares tenure which no one else has great ongoing relationship

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Wonderful doctor and worm person

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Well grounded analysis of my condition and very effective concise communication

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August 20, 2022

5.0

She has been my oncologist for seven years without any problems or difficulties.

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Dr.Nelson is excellent..she always spends the time to address any questions or concerns. She really cares about the well being of her patients.

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August 17, 2022

5.0

She explains what each of your test scores mean and is attentive to your needs

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August 17, 2022

4.0

It took awhile, but it is possible I now may have a normal blood profile after some missteps.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

She is great. She’s compassionate and understanding. She explains her treatment plan and gets my feedback.

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August 13, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and compassionate

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August 11, 2022

5.0

Smart. Friendly. Supportive. Knowledgeable

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Dr Nelson is a great partner in care and offers her best insights.

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August 10, 2022

3.0

Dr. Nelson is a lovely woman but my exam took no more than 3 minutes. She reviewed my lab results from the blood draw, saw that there was no change from a year ago, and after feeling for swollen lymph nodes around my neck Dr. Nelson told me : ' OK, you are stable so wewill see you a year from now'.Without question I am pleased that my CLL case remain indolent after 22 years since dxwith this illness...however, the actual physical exam element was quite superficial.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Seems knowledgeable and organized

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Very nice, very informative. Explained things very well.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Very nice doctor

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August 10, 2022

5.0

She’s talks to you like an adult

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Great doctor

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May 18, 2022

5.0

Because your hospital and staff are wonderful.

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May 16, 2022

5.0

Great information , punctual, kind

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May 16, 2022

5.0

She is very knowledgeable person

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May 16, 2022

5.0

She was so great to take the time to see me today. Right before she is having her baby this week! ❤️

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May 16, 2022

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and answers all my questions every time I see her.

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May 14, 2022

5.0

Professional and courteous

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nelson is very warm and knowledgeable and explained some things about my diagnosis which were helpful and informative. I enjoyed meeting her.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

They were very professional and caring the doctors and nurses my applies to all of them

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May 11, 2022

5.0

Great Dr

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May 09, 2022

3.0

My first time meeting her which was fine but extremely brief so not enough information yet to recommend or not recommend

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May 06, 2022

5.0

She’s compassionate

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Dr.Nelson always take the time to answer all your questions and you can she and feel that she has great passion for her work and cares about the well being of her patients

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Great care

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Human and exceptionally skilled.

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May 03, 2022

5.0

Professional informative and caring

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May 03, 2022

5.0

She was caring, professional and thorough

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May 02, 2022

5.0

She is very thorough and gets to the point with a great bedside manner.

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May 02, 2022

5.0

She’s good

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April 28, 2022

5.0

Very caring and listens to me. Always gives me options for care. Addresses all my concerns.

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April 28, 2022

5.0

You cannot be kidding us.. she is awesome

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April 27, 2022

5.0

She explains everything and takes the time to answer all of my questions and concerns. One could not ask for better treatment.

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April 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Valerie Nelson , listen to a patien's allergic reactions to a medication and dangerous side effects ,she is concern , changes to other prescription to try . I highly recommend her .

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April 25, 2022

5.0

All good

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April 21, 2022

5.0

She listens well, understands my medical history and was prepared for my visit by knowing my medical history.

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Very friendly and helpful

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April 19, 2022

5.0

She’s courteous and patient and knowledgeable

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April 18, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nelson explained everything in detail and what I need to work on and what preventive measures we need to take to make sure I don’t get any illnesses or cancer in the future.

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April 18, 2022

5.0

D. Nelson is down to earth and 'real.' I appreciate her expertise and the attention she gives to expertly answering questions. I trust her.

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April 18, 2022

5.0

She is familiar with my various conditions

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April 15, 2022

5.0

I will not go to a doctor more than one time if I do not like them. I have been seeing her since 2015. Now I see her yearly.

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April 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nelson and Ellen were wonderful! They took the time to answer questions and explain plan of care thoroughly.

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April 14, 2022

5.0

Positive and comforting

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Dr.Nelson always takes the time to answer all your questions...I never feel rushed!!!

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April 13, 2022

4.0

Dr Nelson partners with me as a person. I have never felt that my concerns were dismissed .

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nelson explained everything thoroughly and listened to every question I had

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Dr Nelson is highly professional and demonstrates great care and concern for her patients.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

For the same reasons as stated above.

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April 12, 2022

4.0

Seems to be very knowledgeable and very busy.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

She was very thorough with answering my questions and concerns. Is thinking ahead!

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April 11, 2022

5.0

She is to the point, speaks with confidence and understandable. She makes me feel like my care is important to her.

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April 08, 2022

5.0

Caring and friendly.

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April 06, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nelson is kind, knowledgeable and easy to talk with.

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April 06, 2022

5.0

I have recommended Dr. Nelson.

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April 06, 2022

5.0

Such a caring, fantastic oncologist! Amazing!

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August 31, 2021

5.0

Answers all my questions. Explains my options.

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August 31, 2021

5.0

Articulate service

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August 31, 2021

4.0

Nice, knowledgeable, works with you

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August 31, 2021

5.0

She listens and answers all my questions. She lets me know what I can do to continue staying healthy and cancer free!

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August 30, 2021

5.0

Has a very knowledgable way about her and receives and answers any questions I ask.

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August 22, 2021

5.0

She is a competent dr.

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August 22, 2021

5.0

She was informative and professional.

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August 20, 2021

4.0

Dr. Nelson seems very knowledgeable. She told me she spoke with the PA to find out the reason why I was there for the visit. All she did was ask me some questions and order blood work. I did hear from her today with the results of one test. I feel I need more answers from her about my blood tests and what they mean.

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August 17, 2021

5.0

Check up Had a kidney removed to cancer few years back

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August 10, 2021

5.0

I hold Dr. Nelson in the highest esteem.

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August 09, 2021

5.0

well informed, put together and knowledgeable.

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August 09, 2021

5.0

The is absolutely no one like her. She is professional, kind, caring, takes the time to listen not just to her patients, but also the family. She has gone above and beyond for both my father and mother these past 5 years, and there are no amount of words to thank her for all she has done for them. We consider her part of the family.

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August 06, 2021

5.0

Kind, professional and listens.

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August 06, 2021

5.0

She is very knowlegible.

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August 05, 2021

5.0

Absolutely awesome doctor!

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August 05, 2021

5.0

Very nice and professional. Answered all of my questions.

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August 04, 2021

5.0

Really really smart.

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August 03, 2021

4.0

Dr. Nelson is straight to the point but still nice which I like. She was personable and also knowledgeable.

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August 03, 2021

5.0

Good follow up and very easy to understand my future care.

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August 02, 2021

5.0

Dr. Nelson is very personable and checks all the lab or test results prior to my visit. She listens to all my concerns.

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August 02, 2021

5.0

She was very knowledgeable and helped me tremendously.

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August 02, 2021

5.0

She knew my whole history and seemed to be extremely intelligent

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August 01, 2021

5.0

Reasonable. Listens well. To the point in concise terms.

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July 31, 2021

5.0

Her truthfulness and knowledge is very important.

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July 30, 2021

5.0

Dr Nelson has been spot-on in her plan to get me well…She is an impressive young professional with us committed to the medical care of her patient…that’s me, and In 6+ months, I have gone from developing a blood-clot in my left leg from my knee to the groin that was due to a fall where I broke my left arm.And as of this week when I had a follow-up Venus ultra-sound and learned the blood-clot is now all but gone.Therefore, Dr Nelson has taken me off of the blood-thinner, Eliquis…Music to my husband and my earsI am 81, and it is an amazing feeling to come as far as I have in these months Uber Dr Nelson’s care…Thanks so much Doctor Valerie Nelson…you are awesome!!!!

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July 29, 2021

5.0

Because She Is A Nice Doctor

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