Maureen Nelson, MD

Personal Statement

As a pediatric physical medicine & rehabilitation physician, I help patients with physical difficulties to maximize their functional potential, making the fullest use of all attributes and working to effectively compensate for any shortcomings. I work to minimize discomfort while increasing activity and ease of care. Rehabilitation is a team approach encompassing the patient and family, the medical team, the patient’s therapists and orthotists as well as additional team members as needed. Our team works with the patient’s family to improve the patient’s immediate situation and also to anticipate future status changes to promote a stable lifestyle. We know that children want and need to play, and our team focuses on making the treatment experience as much fun as possible.

Clinical Interests

Brachial plexus palsy, childhood physical disability, trauma care & prevention

Education

Organizations

Awards

Gabriella E. Molnar, MD Pediatric PM&R Lifetime Achievement Award 2023

Top Doctors, Women in Medicine, Top Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Texas Super Doctors, The Top Texas Physicians

Outstanding Council Service Award, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pediatric /Developmental Disabilities 2012 

US News and World Reports Best Doctors  

America’s Top Doctors  

Clinical Care Award, Baylor College of Medicine to Brachial Plexus Team 2002 

Best Doctors in America  

Ross Laboratory Award for Outstanding Student in Pediatrics, University of Illinois 

* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.

Research interests

Brachial plexus palsy, medical systems

Nelson MR: Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy.  In:  Kliegman RM, Stanton BF, St Geme J, Schor N (eds), Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition, Elsevier, 2019 

Nelson MR: Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy. In: Alexander MA and Matthews D (Eds.): Pediatric Rehabilitation: Principles & Practice, Demos, New York, NY,6th Edition, 2021, 505-511. 

Nelson M, Fleming N, Marcantuone N: Electrodiagnosis. In: Alexander MA and Matthews D (Eds.): Pediatric Rehabilitation: Principles & Practice, Demos, New York, NY,6th Edition, 2021,146-162. 

Nelson MR, Matthews D: History and Physical. In: Alexander MA and Matthews D (Eds.): Pediatric Rehabilitation: Principles & Practice, Demos, New York, NY,6th Edition, 2021, 1-10. 

Nelson MR, Armenta AH Birth Brachial Plexus Palsy Update. Current Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Report, 2:75-85 (2014)