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Sarah Nelson, MD, Neurology, New York, NY

Sarah Nelson MD MPH

Neurology•New York, NY

Hospital/Neurohospitalist, Neurocritical Care

Physician

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Summary

  • Neurointensivist with particular research interests in subarachnoid hemorrhage and ischemic stroke. Teaching is also a major interest. Author of "Neurointensive Care Unit: Clinical Practice and Organization" (https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030365479; also available on amazon.com).

Education & Training

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Neurocritical Care, 2014 - 2016
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Neurocritical Care, 2014 - 2016
  • Tufts Medical Center
    Tufts Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 2011 - 2014
  • Lahey Clinic
    Lahey ClinicInternship, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2011
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2016 - 2027
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2014 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Diving into the ice bucket challenge: intraparenchymal hemorrhage and the mammalian diving reflex  
    McKee K, Nelson S, Batra A, Klein JP, Henderson GV, The Neurohospitalist
  • Major cognitive changes and micrographia following globus pallidus infarct  
    Nelson S, Toma H, LaMonica H, Chabrashvili T, Case Rep Neurol Med
  • Non-procedural adverse events after patent foramen ovale closure  
    Nelson SE, Green AS, Rhodes JF, and Thaler DE, JCvD
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Authored Content

  • COVID-19 Showed How Essential Women Are to Health CareJune 2020
  • COVID-19 Showed How Essential Women Are to Health CareJune 2020

Press Mentions

  • Cory’s Story: A Second Chance After Stroke
    Cory’s Story: A Second Chance After StrokeJuly 8th, 2025
  • Antecedent Aspirin Use Shown to Reduce Stroke Severity
    Antecedent Aspirin Use Shown to Reduce Stroke SeverityApril 16th, 2016
  • Aspirin Use Prior to Stroke May Reduce Stroke Severity
    Aspirin Use Prior to Stroke May Reduce Stroke SeverityApril 16th, 2016

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