Paul Nelson

Paul Nelson is an experienced professional in the field of surgery with expertise in trauma, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, general surgery, and organ donor management.

He obtained his MD from the University of Kansas Medical Center and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Additionally, he holds an A.B. in Biology from Dartmouth College.

Paul Nelson has held various key positions in prestigious organizations including being a Professor of Surgery at the University of Nevada, Clinical Professor of Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine, Chair of the Surgical Division at St. Vincent Medical Group, and Program Director of Surgery Residency at St. Vincent Medical Group among others.

His career highlights include roles such as General & Trauma Surgeon at St. Vincent Medical Group, Staff Surgeon at Glickman Institute in Cleveland Clinic, President of the Medical Staff at Saint Luke's Hospital, and Medical Director at Midwest Transplant Network.

Throughout his career, Paul Nelson has been actively involved in surgical education evidenced by positions such as being a Surgery Clerkship Director at University of Missouri, a Guest Lecturer at University of Missouri, and an Associate Professor at University of Missouri, Department of Surgery.

Moreover, his contributions extend to board and committee memberships at various healthcare institutions and associations like the American College of Surgeons and the Midwest Organ Bank, Inc. (Now Midwest Transplant Network).