Adam Phillip Nelson MD
Past Speaker of the Assembly, American Psychiatric Association
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45 Camino AltoSte 200Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone+1 415-460-6710
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Summary
- Dr. Adam Nelson is a psychiatrist in Mill Valley, CA and is affiliated with UCSF/Marin Health Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine on a full HPSP Scholarship from the USAF, completed his residency at LIJMC/Hillside Hospital, and has been in practice more than 30 years. He is experienced in psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, consultation/liaison psychiatry, and has been an advocate for patients' access to MH care. Dr. Nelson is a Past Speaker of the Assembly of the American Psychiatric Association.
Education & Training
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Zucker Hillside HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 1986 - 1990
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1986
University of PennsylvaniaBA, Psychology, Psi Chi Honor Society, 1978 - 1982
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1990 - 2026
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Speaker of the Assembly American Psychiatric Association, 2023
- Distinguished Life Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 2022
- Distinguished Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 2015
Publications & Presentations
Journal Articles
- Bipolar Disorder and Cannabis UseNelson, A, Marin Medicine, 2/4/2015
- Psychiatry Has a PR ProblemNelson, A, Northern California Psychiatric Physician, 9/2016
- Psychiatrists and Patient SuicideNelson, A, Northern California Psychiatric Physician, 5/2012
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Lectures
- California and Assisted Outpatient TreatmentAmerican Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting - 5/2017
- Memory and AgingAnnual Conference of the Marin Institute on Aging - 11/2007
- An Update on Providing Psychiatric Services to the Homeless Community in San FranciscoDepartment of Psychiatry Grand Rounds: San Francisco General Hospital - 5/2006
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Other
- Notes From a Street DoctorNelson, Adam, Psychiatric Foundation of Northern California weblog
http://goo.gl/GlmFma
online - 2002
Press Mentions
Two Marin Psychiatrists Warn Cannabis Use Is Risky for Mentally IllJanuary 28th, 2016
Team Works the Streets Aiding Homeless Mentally IllJune 10th, 2022
Professional Memberships
- Distinguished Life Fellow
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External Links
- My Websitehttp://www.adamnelsonmd.com
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