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Ryan Nelson, MD

St Charles Healthcare


  • Ryan Nelson is a Pulmonary and Critical Care physician for St. Charles Health Care in Bend, OR. Splitting his time between the pulmonary clinic and ICU, Dr. Nelson has been able to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of vaping-associated lung injuries across the entire spectrum of severity. As a recent fellowship graduate from the University of California San Diego where he was able to collaborate in vaping related basic science research, Dr. Nelson also maintains his interest in ongoing research on the topic.
  • Fellowship - University of California San Diego Medical Center (2019)
  • Residency - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2016)
  • Internship - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2014)
  • Medical Education - University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (2013)