Jonas A. Nelson, MD, MPH
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Titles
Assistant Director, Hernia and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Program; Director, Plastic Surgery Service Clinical Research Fellowship Program
Clinical Expertise
Breast Reconstruction (Implant-Based and Autologous Tissue/DIEP Flap), Hernia Repair, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Head and Neck Reconstruction
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Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO PPO, POS
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In Network Coverage Type(s): Supplemental
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): POS, EPO, HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO, DSN
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Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO
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Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO EPO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Commercial
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In Network Coverage Type(s): Federal Government
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In Network Coverage Type(s): Supplemental
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Payor Type: Other
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
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Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO/EPO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, EPO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Contact and Location
- 646-608-8040 Office Phone
- Speaks English
- New York City
- Josie Robertson Surgery Center New York, NY
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack Nonna’s Garden Foundation Center Commack, NY
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Education
MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine; MPH, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; BA, Johns Hopkins University
Residencies
Plastic Surgery – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; General Surgery – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Fellowships
Breast Reconstruction & Microsurgery – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship – Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
I am a plastic surgeon specializing in complex reconstruction after surgery for breast cancer, head and neck cancers, and abdominal wall hernia. I have special expertise in microsurgical breast reconstruction and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. While our primary goal at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is to cure cancer, appearance and quality of life are essential components of life after cancer. That’s why I strive to help my patients look and feel like themselves as much as possible after their cancer treatment.
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I was drawn to a career in oncology after I watched a close family member confront cancer when I was young. The experience of working with a plastic surgeon on several medical trips led me to plastic surgery. I saw that surgeon’s ability to help patients regain a sense of normalcy after cancer, and later in my education, I discovered just how critical reconstructive surgery can be, both functionally and psychologically.
As a former college athlete, form and function have always been important to me. I am especially interested in helping people recover quickly and safely after surgery. I also want to help them achieve a similar degree of function so that they can get back to doing the things they love. My research interests focus on patient-reported outcomes after reconstruction, particularly breast reconstruction. I hope to better understand what leads to improved satisfaction and quality of life outcomes following reconstructive procedures, particularly by using the BREAST-Q, a well-established breast reconstructive outcome measure. We use this tool at MSK in routine clinical care to help guide decision-making. This data allows us to achieve better overall results for people with cancer. Translating research to care is a critical aspect of our mission.
A cancer diagnosis and the procedures needed to treat the disease can cause anxiety and stress. When I meet with patients and their families, I hope to help alleviate some of their anxieties by answering their questions and clearly laying out a plan of action. At MSK, it is our job to care for our patients. We take extraordinary pride in providing top-level care. I want my patients to walk away from their consultation feeling reassured that they are in good hands.
In addition to my clinical duties, I serve as Director of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinical Research Fellowship and as Assistant Director of the Hernia and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Program at MSK, a multidisciplinary team focused on optimizing hernia repair.
When not at work, I am with my wife and three daughters, often enjoying some aspect of the city — food, music, or cycling.
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Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials Co-Investigated by Dr. Nelson
- A Study of Presurgical Radiotherapy, Then Mastectomy, Then Immediate Breast Reconstruction in Women with T4 Breast Cancer
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Disclosures
Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.
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Jonas A. Nelson discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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