Marsha Nelson, MD

Marsha Nelson, MD

Specialties:

Breast Surgery
Patient Rating
4.8 / 5 (Based on 95 Ratings)
  • Valley Health Provider

About

Marsha Nelson, MD, MPH, FACS, is a board certified surgeon specializing in breast surgery and care of breast diseases. She was most recently an attending surgeon with a focus on trauma/acute care and breast diseases in Fayetteville, NC, for nearly 10 years before joining Valley Health Breast Center in Winchester, VA, in 2023. Dr Nelson is dedicated to ensuring that her patients understand their treatment options and plan for care. Her goal is for her patients to feel confident in both their treatment plan and in the care they are receiving while being able to stay close to home.


Dr Nelson is originally from Olney, MD. She lives in Winchester with her husband and four sons and enjoys reading, cooking and scrapbooking in her spare time.

Medical Areas of Interest:

  • Evaluation of benign breast disease
  • Review and management of abnormal breast imaging
  • Assessment of breast cancer risk
  • Breast cancer screening recommendations
  • Diagnosis and treatment of breast cancers

Affiliations

  • Valley Health Breast Center
  • Winchester Medical Center

Awards

  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)

Locations

Education

Residency

Christiana Care Health System: Newark, DE

Medical School

New York Medical College: Valhalla, NY

Reviews

5.0
September 02, 2025
Dr. Norman is very thorough and put me at ease.
5.0
August 30, 2025
I had very good experiences with Dr. Nelson.
5.0
August 21, 2025
No bad experiences
5.0
August 07, 2025
Was very impressed with Marsh Nelson, glad she will be my surgeon
5.0
July 31, 2025
Dr Nelson made a very uncomfortable situation much easier.
5.0
July 22, 2025
I was very pleased with her professionalism!She's very thorough and explained everything that we both(husband and I) would understand!
5.0
July 12, 2025
Dr. Nelson was very kind, explained everything very well.
5.0
July 12, 2025
Great staff and need more doctors at this area because area is really growing fast. Thanks
5.0
May 11, 2025
Dr Nelson was wonderful, she explained everything I was able to ask questions and felt very comfortable .
5.0
May 09, 2025
Excelente servicio y atenci?n
5.0
April 12, 2025
Very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Took extra time to explain test results and plan of care. Very compassionate caring provider.
4.4
March 30, 2025
Complete inclusion in next steps and care
5.0
March 14, 2025
Very personable and informative. She put me at ease with my condition and our plan of attack.