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Eric J Nelson

Eric J Nelson, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor (tenured)

Department: MD-CHILD HEALTH RES INSTITUTE
Business Phone: (352) 273-5400
Business Email: eric.nelson@ufl.edu
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About Eric J Nelson

Dr. Nelson is a pediatric hospitalist and sees patients at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. Board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric hospital medicine, Dr. Nelson earned his medical degree from Tufts University. He then completed a pediatric residency at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford University followed by a pediatric global health fellowship at Stanford.

Dr. Nelson is currently on faculty at the UF Emerging Pathogens Institute and is a tenured Associate Professor with the UF Department of Pediatrics. Prior to joining UF in 2016, Dr. Nelson served as Pediatric Global Health Physician Scientist and Instructor for the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Stanford University.

Dr. Nelson enjoys spending time with his family, playing the cello, sailing and playing soccer.

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

  1. PHC7980 – Research for Doctoral Dissertation

    College of Public Health and Health Professions

  2. PHC6947 – Environmental and Global Health Capstone Experience

    College of Public Health and Health Professions

  3. PHC6601 – Seminar in Contemporary Public Health Issues

    College of Public Health and Health Professions

  4. PHC7979 – Advanced Research

    College of Public Health and Health Professions

  5. PHC6722 – Environmental and Global Health Research Methods Rotation

    College of Public Health and Health Professions

  6. PHC6445 – Global Public Health and Development II

    College of Public Health and Health Professions

  7. MDC7400 – Pediatric Clerkship

    College of Medicine

  8. MDC7401 – Senior Pediatric Clk

    College of Medicine

  9. PHC6937 – Special Topics in Public Health

    College of Public Health and Health Professions

  10. PHC6941 – MPH Applied Practice Experience

    College of Public Health and Health Professions

Clinical Profile

Specialties

  • Pediatrics

Areas of Interest

  • Cholera

Publications

Academic Articles

Grants

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 273-5400
Emails:
Business:
eric.nelson@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100296
 GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
2055 Mowry Road
 Gainesville FL 32611