Meet Dr. Nelson

Dr. Nelson was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida. Her interest in medical science and the arts brought her to a career in dentistry. Dr. Nelson received her undergraduate degree at Florida State University in 2014 with a Bachelor in Biology and minor in Chemistry. During her undergraduate career she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society in 2012, and graduated with honors. She attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in Kentucky where she received her dental degree in 2019. While attending the University of Louisville, Dr. Nelson was chosen as one of eight students to serve as rural health scholars. Dr. Nelson made multiple trips to various underserved areas in Kentucky to provide dental care to children and adults in need. She also acted as a peer tutor, assisting younger students in their studies and clinical skills.

Dr. Nelson sought to further advance her education through a post graduate residency program. She was selected as one of two residents at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Martinsburg, West Virginia. During her residency Dr. Nelson treated veterans with complex medical needs, expanding her proficiency in surgery and prosthodontic treatments. Dr. Nelson received her Advanced Education in General Dentistry certificate June 2020. Dr. Nelson is a member of the American Dental Association, eager to serve the High Point community. She enjoys equestrian sports and being outdoors. Dr. Nelson also enjoys creating art and trying new forms of crafts.

Meet Dr. Nelson

Dr. Nelson was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida. Her interest in medical science and the arts brought her to a career in dentistry. Dr. Nelson received her undergraduate degree at Florida State University in 2014 with a Bachelor in Biology and minor in Chemistry. During her undergraduate career she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society in 2012, and graduated with honors. She attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in Kentucky where she received her dental degree in 2019. While attending the University of Louisville, Dr. Nelson was chosen as one of eight students to serve as rural health scholars. Dr. Nelson made multiple trips to various underserved areas in Kentucky to provide dental care to children and adults in need. She also acted as a peer tutor, assisting younger students in their studies and clinical skills.

Dr. Nelson sought to further advance her education through a post graduate residency program. She was selected as one of two residents at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Martinsburg, West Virginia. During her residency Dr. Nelson treated veterans with complex medical needs, expanding her proficiency in surgery and prosthodontic treatments. Dr. Nelson received her Advanced Education in General Dentistry certificate June 2020. Dr. Nelson is a member of the American Dental Association, eager to serve the High Point community. She enjoys equestrian sports and being outdoors. Dr. Nelson also enjoys creating art and trying new forms of crafts.