Leslie Nelson, DO joined the Abdominal Imaging and Intervention section as an assistant professor (CHS) in 2024.
Dr. Nelson obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and her medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University in 2018. She completed her internship in general surgery and diagnostic radiology residency at University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. Dr. Nelson returned to UW for her Abdominal Imaging and Intervention fellowship.
Where are you from?
Oregon, Wisconsin
Why did you choose radiology?
During medical school, I enjoyed many of the rotations, although, I was always drawn more to the diagnostic approaches of treating patients. During one of my rotations, I spent a morning with radiology and immediately knew it would be a perfect fit. I enjoyed the complex decision-making, extensive pathology, and multidisciplinary approach to help provide accurate diagnoses to patients.
What are your career interests and goals?
My goals include providing multimodality subspecialized reads and percutaneous biopsy services to our patients. My career interests include expanding my research projects and continuing to contribute to the future of radiology. Also, I hope to contribute to medical student, resident, and fellow education and provide mentorship to the next generation of radiologists.
What are your professional interests?
US/CT-guided biopsies, gynecologic and hepatic imaging
Why did you choose to work at UW?
UW is a world-renowned radiology department with the perfect balance of state-of-the-art research, teaching, and clinical work with excellent mentors. I’m happy to be back at UW!
What are your hobbies?
Spending time with family and exploring the outdoors.