Dr. Nelsen received her MD degree from Bowman Gray School of Medicine. She completed her Family Practice residency at David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base and then completed an Obstetrical fellowship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. She joined the UC Davis Family Practice Dept. in 1993, where as Associate Residency Director she is responsible for the Residency curriculum. Her medical interests include Women's Health, Obstetrics and Obesity. She also holds a joint appointment in the Department of OB/GYN as a provider in the Breast Health Center.