Catherine L. Nelson, MSN, APRN

  • Weight Center
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Catherine L. Nelson

Locations

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

About me

I care for the whole person, not just one health concern. I take time to listen, ask what matters most, and learn about each person’s health goals. I want every patient in my care to feel heard, respected, and involved in the plan we make together.

My background as a diabetes educator nurse and primary care nurse practitioner shaped the way I care for people. I believe health is connected to many parts of life. That is why I focus on overall health, prevention, and support for long-term conditions.

I have a special interest in obesity medicine and liver health. Obesity can affect health and quality of life in many ways. With a team-based approach, I work to help people feel better, take part in their care, and return to activities they enjoy.

Specialties

  • Weight Management
  • Gastroenterology

Areas of focus

  • Obesity medicine
  • Hepatology
  • Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)
  • Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)

Year joined

  • 2026

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Education

Graduate

  • MSN, Master of Science in Nursing, University of Colorado School of Nursing, Aurora, CO, 2024

Board certification

  • APRN, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, 2024