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Loretta R Nelson, MD
Pediatrics
Accepting New Patients
Video Visits Available
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Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Children
- Teens
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Loretta R Nelson
Dr. Loretta Nelson is certified by the American Board of Pediatric Medicine with a subcertification in adolescent medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She enjoys caring for the child and family from birth through adolescence. She believes in empowering the children and families to take an active role in their health. Her ultimate goal is to provide the patient and families the tools to have a healthy lifestyle.
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Kansas Medical Center, Pediatrics, 1990
- Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center, Pediatrics, 1988
- Internship: University of Kansas Medical Center, Pediatrics, 1986
- Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1985
- Undergraduate School: Kansas State University, Bachelor of Science, 1981
Board Certifications
- Adolescent Medicine: American Board of Pediatrics, 1997
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 1989
Insurance
Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is accepted.
Search plans
- AETNA
- AETNA MEDICARE
- AMBETTER FROM HOME STATE HEALTH (MO)
- AMBETTER FROM SUNFLOWER HEALTH PLAN (KS)
- BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS
- BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS CITY
- CENPATICO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- CIGNA HEALTHCARE
- COVENTRY HEALTH CARE
- DEVOTED MEDICARE ADVANTAGE
- FIRST HEALTH (A COVENTRY HEALTH CARE COMPANY)
- FREEDOM NETWORK
- FREEDOM NETWORK SELECT
- GREAT WEST HEALTHCARE (A CIGNA HEALTHCARE COMPANY)
- HCH SYNC CENTRUS HEALTH DIRECT
- HEALTHY BLUE
- HOME STATE HEALTH
- HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE
- LUCET/NEW DIRECTIONS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- MEDICAID KANSAS TRADITIONAL
- MEDICARE
- MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PFFS PRODUCTS (OFFERED BY PAYERS UNDER DIFFERENT NAMES)
- MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL (OFFERED BY PAYERS UNDER DIFFERENT NAMES)
- MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATES (MHNET)
- OPTUMHEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- OSCAR
- PREFERRED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (PHP)
- PREFERRED HEALTH SYSTEMS (A COVENTRY HEALTH CARE COMPANY)
- SUNFLOWER STATE HEALTH PLAN
- SUNFLOWER WELLCARE
- TRICARE (HEALTHNET)
- UNITEDHEALTHCARE
- UNITEDHEALTHCARE COMMUNITY PLAN
- UNITEDHEALTHCARE COMMUNITY PLAN - MO HEALTHNET MANAGED CARE
- UNITEDHEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE