Flavia M Nelson, MD
NeuroimmunologyNeurology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adults (ages 19-26)
- Adults
- Geriatrics (ages 70+)
Languages
- Spanish
- English
About Flavia M Nelson
Roles
Chief, Multiple Sclerosis and CNS Autoimmune Disorders Division
Director, National Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence
Areas of Expertise
Clinical Centers & Programs
National Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence
Biography
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 Science Center and Neurology at UTHSC-H where she completed a research/clinical fellowship in MS with focus on imaging.
She is a pioneer in detection of cortical gray matter lesions by MRI and their relationship to cognitive dysfunction in MS. Her current research focuses on multimodal MRI by combining functional MRI and other advanced techniques to assess cognition in MS. Another important research focus is hematopoietic stem cell transplant in MS patients.
Dr. Nelson has multiple publications on MRI findings in MS; has participated in centralized MRI analysis of important worldwide multicenter trials, and as PI for clinical trials of disease modifying therapies such as Copaxone, Avonex, Tysabri, Gilenya, Vumerity and Ocrevus and was the site PI for the autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant (Beat-MS) trial at the UMN.
She has served as chair and reviewer for both the Department of Defense MS research program, and the National Institutes of Health, MS and pregnancy study section. She is the Chair of the Advocacy Committee for the Consortium of MS Centers and served as Chair of the Healthcare Provider Council for the National MS Society, Upper Midwest Chapter. She has multiple recognitions for her work as a clinician such as “America’s top Doctors 2022” and as role model “Female Executive of the Year Award 2011”.
Locations
- 185 Banyan Boulevard, Floor 2, West Palm Bch, FL 33401
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- 1475 Northwest 12th Avenue, Floor 3, Miami, FL 33136
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Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Texas Health Science Center, Multiple Sclerosis, 2005
- Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center, Neurology, 2004
- Internship: University of Texas El Paso, Internal Medicine, 2001
- Medical School: UACH Faculty Of Medicine, 1991
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Insurance
- Aetna - WC
- Aetna Affiliates/Signature Adm. (ASA)
- Aetna Behavioral Health
- Aetna Elect Choice (EPO)
- Aetna-FL Healthy Kids
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- Aetna-POS
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- Aetna-UM Employee-POS HRA
- Aetna/Coventry - Institutes of Excellence (IOE)
- Amerigroup-FL Healthy Kids
- Amerigroup-Medicaid HMO
- Argus Vision
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- AvMed-HMO/POS
- AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
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- AXIS
- BCBS Blue Options-Network Blue-PPO
- BCBS BlueCare-HealthOptions HMO
- BCBS BlueChoice PPC-PPO
- BCBS Miami Dade Blue-PPO
- BCBS of FL - except "SELECT" Plans
- BCBS of FL (Commercial plans exclude HIX Select)
- BCBS Traditional-PHS-PPO
- Beacon Health (FKA ValueOption)
- Beech Street-PPO
- Broward Health Medical Center
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- Naphcare (Federal Prisoners)
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- Olympus Managed Healthcare
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
187 ratings, 33 reviewsUHealth is committed to being transparent with our patients and community. To achieve this, we include positive and negative comments from the care provider section of the medical practice survey. All ratings and comments are submitted by patients who have experienced outpatient care with our providers. Comments are carefully reviewed to ensure that each one accurately reflects the patient's perception of the care they received.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
An excellent resource.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2026
I am very happy I’m under Dr. F Nelson’s practice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr. Flavia Nelson and her staff are the best!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
I trust my doctor,I'm going to get well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
My daughters current neurologist referred us to Dr. Nelson and she has been very good in trying to understand my daughters needs a guiding us in how to proceed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
It was a super satisfying visit with exceptional care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2025
This was the first appt for our daughter and Dr. Nelson was very accommodating and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Everyone who works there is friendly and helful.The place is clean and tidy. Dr and their assistance they interact well together...you guy are awsome. Really!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Love 🧡 love 🧡 Dr Nelson
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
EXCELENTE !!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
Dr Nelson is great. She listens and offers plans of care that are realistic and supportive. I highly recommend her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
She was professional, knowledgeable, caring, and spent time understanding and addressing my needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Dr. F.Nelson is very understanding of my situation and has a well thought plan for my treatment, she is professional and caring. I feel I am in good hands under her care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Dr Flavia is an amazing and very knowledgeable provider which I trust & have all my confidence in.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
I was very pleased with the overall attention and care I received during my appointment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2025
We were desperate to find medical help for my newly diagnosed MOGAD disease. Our previous doctors tried their best but lacked the skills, knowledge, and uncanny humanity that Dr. Flavia Nelson and her staff provided with compassion. We are so happy to have confidence in the plan and direction we are finally heading.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2025
As mentioned above, I so appreciated and learned from the professionalism and thoughtfulness of my appointment provides from Dr Nelson’s team
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2025
My doctor Flavia Nelson is great!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2025
Dr. Nelson was great. She explained everything that came up in my physical exam so that I understood and felt confident in her. I have and will continue to recommend her to others for she is a great doctor.👍
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
Dr Nelson is a great professional. Always easy to understand. Dr Nelson keeps me informed of my medical options and helps me understand the Treatment plan
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2025
We are very happy with Dr. Nelson. She is an expert in MS, my condition. She takes all the time we need to have our questions answered. She is always thinking about ways to manage symptoms/issues with my chronic condition. Would absolutely recommend her to others with enthusiasm.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
My visit with Dr. Nelson was outstanding. She clearly and effectively explained the course of my condition. She patiently listened as I explained my experience with the disease and my current living arrangements splitting time between WPB and Estonia. She then developed a treatment plan that I can easily follow. Dr. Nelson masterfully blends compassion, empathy and extraordinary medical experience and knowledge. I am very grateful to her and University of Miami medical team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
She listens, shows concern, and advises in easy to understand language. Also provides helpful information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Dr. Flavia Nelson is excellent. The best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Dr. Flavia Nelson is an amazing doctor. Would recommend her to anybody and everybody.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Excellent provider. Easy to understand. Dr Nelson takes time to explain and help me understand what is happing with my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
Dr. Nelson is fabulous, understand my disease and caring about her patient & family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Always wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
The best ever.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
I recommend Dr Nelson to everyone, she is a great doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2024
Dr. Nelson is an amazing doctor and I feel fortunate to have found her.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2024
I feel like she never takes my condition seriously and acts like she has other more important patients than my self and it's extremely unfair to make a patient feel this way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
Dr. Flavia Nelson is excellent. Her kindness, the time she took to ask me questions and she was attentive to every detail. She was very explanatory and showed interest in my case. Definitely an excellent doctor. I would recommend her to any other patient without a doubt and I felt that I was talking to a professional who was well trained and also friendly and humane. Thank you very much Dra for all your recommendations and help.