Alicen Nelson MD, MPH Title: Family Medicine Physician Education: Rush Medical College Expertise: Family Medicine, Public Health Top Primary Care Provider of Denver Health Chief resident during her preventive medicine residencyMember of the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Preventive Medicine Experience Alicen Nelson, MD, MPH, is a board-certified family medicine physician who specializes in public health. Dr. Nelson previously worked as an attending physician at Denver Health and Hospital Authority. She has diverse public health experiences at every level—city, county, state, and national with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). She currently works as an independent consultant and clinical provider.Dr. Nelson is a member of the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Preventive Medicine. She was listed as a Top Primary Care Provider of Denver Health and served as chief resident during her preventative medicine residency. It is possible for explanations of complex medical conditions to be simplified so that most everyone can comprehend. A confident provider will be open to discuss and work with you on any questions you may have. Education Dr. Nelson received her medical degree from Rush Medical College (affiliated with Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL). She completed her family medicine residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (MCWAH) in Milwaukee, WI and her preventive medicine residency at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, CO.Dr. Nelson earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from the Colorado School of Public Health in Aurora, CO. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.