Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD
Medical Oncology*•Female•Age 46
Medical Oncology*
Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD is a medical oncology specialist in Grayslake, IL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nelson has extensive experience in Pancreatic Neoplasms, Renal Neoplasms & Resection, and Breast Neoplasms. She graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 2008. She is affiliated with medical facilities Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1475 E Belvidere Rd Ste 185 Grayslake, IL 60030Make an Appointment
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- Medical Oncology
- Hematology
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Board Certifications
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Fellowship Hospital, 2014
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Residency Hospital, 2011
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Medical School, 2008
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Valerie Nelson, MD specializes in Breast Neoplasms and Renal Neoplasms & Resection. See more on Healthgrades.
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Dr. Nelson's office is located at 1475 E Belvidere Rd Ste 185, Grayslake, IL 60030. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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hospital awards
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
3% higher than the national average
18% higher than the national average
hospital awards
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
4% higher than the national average
5% higher than the national average
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