Luke Nelson, M.D.

Professional Background

Dr. Luke Nelson is an Assistant Professor of Palliative Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed Internal Medicine residency and Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical Center. His professional interests include medical student, resident, and fellow education and continuity of care by practicing inpatient and outpatient palliative care.

• BS, Biology , University of Wisconsin - La Crosse , La Crosse , WI
• MD, Medicine , Medical College of Wisconsin , Milwaukee, WI
• Residency, Internal Medicine , University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
• Clinical Fellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine , University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City , KS

• Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine

• Kansas City Society of Palliative Medicine , Secretary, 2024 - Present
• American Medical Association, Member, 2023 - Present
• American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine , Member, 2021 - Present

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