Chief, Geriatrics
Physicians Pavilion
86 Saint Felix Street
8th Floor
Brooklyn
NY
11217
Specialty:
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
Medical School:
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency:
Maimonides Medical Center
Fellowship:
Maimonides Medical Center
Board Certification:
Geriatrics
Medical Conditions Treated:
- Alzheimer's
- Dementia with behaviour problems
- Failure-to-thrive
- Hypertension, diabetes
- Frequent falls
Public Transportation Available:
Yes
Access for the Disabled:
Yes
Languages Spoken in Office:
English
About Marcia Nelson, DO:
Dr. Nelson joined The Brooklyn Hospital Center after serving as Director of the Acute Care for the Elders (ACE) Unit and a Teaching Attending at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn for 13 years. She received her medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Westbury, Connecticut. She completed her internal medicine residency and geriatric fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. Previous to that, Dr. Nelson earned her RN degree in England and worked as a head nurse at Wyckoff Heights Hospital. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from St. John’s University in Queens. Dr. Nelson is board-certified in geriatrics.
Medical Service:
Geriatrics
