- Adolescent Psychiatrists & Pediatric Psychiatrists
- CA
- San Luis Obispo, CA
- Dr. Welby Nielsen, DO
Dr. Welby Nielsen, DO
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry•Male•Age 45
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Dr. Welby Nielsen, DO is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES in 2005. His office accepts telehealth appointments.

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1039 Murray Ave Ste 220 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405Make an Appointment
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Board Certifications
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Education
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
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What conditions does Dr. Welby Nielsen, DO treat?
Dr. Nielsen frequently treats the following conditions: Psychosis Due to Mental Illness, Anxiety, and Major Depressive Disorder. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Welby Nielsen, DO's office address?
Dr. Nielsen's office is located at 1039 Murray Ave Ste 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Is Dr. Welby Nielsen, DO able to provide telehealth services?
Dr. Nielsen provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Is Dr. Welby Nielsen, DO a board-certified professional?
Yes, Dr. Welby Nielsen, DO holds board certifications in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
How much experience does Dr. Welby Nielsen, DO have?
Dr. Nielsen has over 17 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. Welby Nielsen, DO receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 3.4/5 for Dr. Welby Nielsen, DO. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Experience and Background Checks
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Dr. Nielsen's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Nielsen treats Psychosis Due to Mental Illness more than 32% of his peers
Dr. Nielsen treats this condition more than 32% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Nielsen treats Anxiety more than 31% of his peers
Dr. Nielsen treats this condition more than 31% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Nielsen treats Major Depressive Disorder more than 30% of his peers
Dr. Nielsen treats this condition more than 30% of his peers
Dr. Nielsen's conditions and procedures:
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Adjustment Disorder
- Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Conduct Disorder
- Developmental and Learning Disorders
- Dissociative Disorder
- Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
- Drug and Alcohol Dependence
- Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
- Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbances of Childhood and Adolescence
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Marijuana Addiction
- Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
- Personality Disorders
- Phobia
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
- Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
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Dr. Nielsen accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem
- Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Tenet Network-CA PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Priority Select HMO
- Select Plus HMO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- LocalPlus
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
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