Dr. Kathleen Nelson, MD
Dr. Kathleen Nelson, MD is an adult psychiatry specialist in Brighton, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1988. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as North Shore Medical Center and Good Samaritan Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.
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736 Cambridge St Brighton, MA 02135Make an Appointment
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Dr. Kathleen Nelson, MD is an adult psychiatry specialist in Brighton, MA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1988. She is affiliated with medical facilities such...read moreAdult Psychiatry
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University Of Minnesota Medical School
Medical School, 1988University Of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus
Undergraduate School, 1978
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- Recipient of 39
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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