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Dr. Moss Nelson, MD
Neurosurgery* Age 43
Dr. Moss Nelson, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
 
Dr. Moss Nelson, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Moss Nelson, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 43
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
 
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Clinical Overview

Dr. Moss Nelson, MD works in New York, NY as a Neurosurgeon and has 16 years experience.

Dr. Nelson is board certified in Neurosurgery and graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 2010. Dr. Nelson has worked on more claims relating to Brain Cancer, Cerebral Edema, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari's Deformity, Non-Traumatic Brain Injury, Hypothalamus Cancer, Bone Cancer and Hydrocephalus than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Nelson has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 1 times. Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Nelson is accepting new patients. Dr. Nelson practices at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY.

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Office Locations

  1. 1 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065
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Patient Experience & Satisfaction

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Patient Reviews
May 01, 2026
He is by far the best doctor I have visited since my cancer diagnosis! Very calm and patient. His team is wonderful, they accommodated us even if it was last minute request. His diagnosis was very clear as well. 100% recommend choosing this team.
— May 01, 2026
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Medical Expertise & Background

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Neurosurgery
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Education & Credentials

Education & Credentials

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    2010
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Dr. Moss Nelson, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Nelson accepts Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, EmblemHealth, MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico, Curative, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, First Health, MVP Health Care, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, HealthSmart, UnitedHealthCare, Oxford Health Plans, Aetna, ChoiceCare Network, Humana, Cigna, Connecticare, MagnaCare, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Capital District Physicians Health Plan (CDPHP) as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Nelson accepts here.

Dr. Nelson frequently sees patients for Brain Cancer, Cerebral Edema, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari's Deformity, Non-Traumatic Brain Injury, Hypothalamus Cancer, Bone Cancer and Hydrocephalus.

Dr. Nelson has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.

Dr. Nelson has been practicing as a Neurosurgeon for 16 years.

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