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Dr. Marci Nelson, MD, MSCP
Board-Certified Family Physician Specializing in Perimenopause and Menopause Care
Medically Informed Approach to Menopause & Perimenopause
Dr. Marci Nelson is a board-certified family physician with more than two decades of clinical experience caring for women across the lifespan. Her work focuses on evidence-based perimenopause and menopause education, symptom support, and collaborative care that complements a patient’s existing medical team.
Dr. Nelson’s approach combines clinical rigor with compassion, offering women and referring physicians clear, reliable guidance grounded in medical science and real-world practice.
Credentials & Medical Training
Education
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Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of California San Diego School of Medicine, 2001
Residency Training
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Swedish Family Medicine Residency Program, Seattle, Washington
Board Certification
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Board-Certified in Family Medicine
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Board-Certified in Obstetrics
Advanced Certification
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Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP)
Clinical Experience
Dr. Nelson has spent more than 20 years in family medicine and obstetrics, partnering with thousands of women in preventive care, pregnancy, postpartum health, sexual health, and menopause.
Her longitudinal clinical experience allows her to recognize patterns across life stages and to approach menopause not as an isolated event, but as a meaningful transition influenced by a woman’s full medical history.
Areas of Clinical Focus
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Perimenopause education and symptom assessment
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Menopause symptom management
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Hormone and nonhormone treatment pathways
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Vasomotor symptoms, including hot flashes and night sweats
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Sleep, mood, and cognitive changes in midlife
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Patient education and shared decision-making
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Nelson practices medicine through an evidence-based, patient-centered lens. She values clarity, safety, and respect for the physician-patient relationship.
Her work does not replace primary care or specialty care. Instead, she provides medically informed education and structured support that helps patients understand their symptoms and options while reinforcing the care plan established by their treating clinician.
This collaborative approach supports better understanding, adherence, and continuity of care.
Collaboration With Physicians & Patients
Collaboration With Physicians
Dr. Nelson works alongside physicians who want a trusted, credentialed partner to support patients navigating perimenopause and menopause.
Her role is consultative and educational. She does not diagnose or prescribe. With patient consent, she communicates relevant observations back to the referring clinician to support coordinated care.
For Patients
Women often seek Dr. Nelson’s guidance when they feel overwhelmed by conflicting information or uncertain about what applies to their individual health history.
Through physician-guided education and personalized support, she helps women make informed decisions and feel confident navigating this stage of life.
Selected Articles by Dr. Marci Nelson
Professional Integrity Statement
All educational services provided by Dr. Nelson are non-diagnostic and non-prescriptive.
Medical decisions remain under the care of the patient’s primary physician or specialist.
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