Neurology
Flavia Nelson, M.D.
Professor of Neurology; Director, Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence; Chief, CNS Autoimmune Disorders Division, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Dr. Flavia Nelson is the Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Division, and a Professor of Neurology at the University of Miami. Prior to that, she was Director of the MS Division at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis and Interim Director of the MS Research Group at the University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston, where she also co-directed the MRI-Analysis Center.She received her MD degree at UACH in Mexico, followed by two residencies Internal Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sci
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Education & Training
- Medical School: UACH School of Medicine, Mexico (MD)
- Residency: Texas Tech University Health Science Center (Internal Medicine)
- Residency: UTHSC-Houston (Neurology)
- Fellowship: UTHSC-Houston (Multiple Sclerosis - research/clinical with focus on imaging)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- West Kendall Baptist Hospital
- Baptist Hospital of Miami
- Lee Memorial Hospital
- M Health Fairview
- South Miami Hospital
Experience
35+ years in practice