StephenJohnNelsonMD
Pathology • Winter Haven, FLForensic/Autopsy, Neuropathology, Anatomic Pathology, Pediatric Pathology
Chief Medical Examiner
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Office
Medical Examiner, District 10
1021 Jim Keene Boulevard
Winter Haven, FL 33880Phone+1 863-298-4600Fax+1 863-298-5264- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. Stephen Nelson is a pathologist in Winter Haven, FL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Jackson Health System, University of Miami Hospital, and University of Miami Hospital and Clinics. He received his medical degree from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and has been in practice 32 years. He specializes in forensic/autopsy, neuropathology, anatomic pathology, and pediatric pathology and is experienced in forensic medicine, disasters, disease outbreaks, and sudden death.
Education & Training
Broward County Medical Examiner's OfficeFellowship, Forensic Pathology, 1989 - 1990
Albert Einstein College of MedicineFellowship, Neuropathology, 1987 - 1989
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1985 - 1987
American University of the Caribbean School of MedicineClass of 1985, M.D.- SUNY-Buffalo, Roswell Park Cancer CenterM.A., Experimental Pathology (Neuropathology), 1979 - 1982
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 1988 - 2025
NY State Medical License 1988 - 2015
PA State Medical License 1988 - 2014- American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology
- American Board of Pathology Forensic Pathology
- American Board of Pathology Neuropathology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Treasurer Bay Area Tennis Officials Association
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- A marked increase in cocaine-related deaths in the State of Florida: precursor to an epidemic?Goldberger, B.A., Graham, N.A., Nelson, S.J., Cadet, J.L., Gold, M.S.> ;J Addict Dis. 2007
- Mortality surveillance: 2004 to 2005 Florida hurricane-related deaths.Ragan, P., Schulte, J., Nelson, S.J., Jones, K.T.> ;Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2008 Jun
- A comprehensive medical simulation education curriculum for emergency medicine residents.Binstadt, E.S., Walls, R.M., White, B.A., Nadel, E.S., Takayesu, J.K., Barker, T.D., Nelson, S.J., Pozner, C.N.> ;Ann Emerg Med. 2007 Apr
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Press Mentions
What Went Wrong with the Pandemic in FloridaAugust 28th, 2021
Committees
- State of Florida, Medical Examiners Commission
- State of Florida, Organ & Tissue Procurement and Transplantation Advisory Board
- State of Florida, Violent Crime and Drug Control Council
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Member
- American Association of NeuropathologistsMember
- American Academy of Forensic SciencesMember
- National Association of Medical ExaminersMember
Hospital Affiliations
Jackson Health SystemMiami, Florida
University of Miami HospitalMiami, Florida
UMHC-Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterMiami, Florida
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