Dr. Ronald Nelson, M.D.,FAAD
Physician
Dermatology
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Stones River Dermatology,PLC
1608 Williams Drive
515A Highland Terrace
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130
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515A Highland Terrace
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130
About Dr. Ronald Nelson, M.D.,FAAD
Dr. Ronald Nelson is a board-certified dermatologist providing care to patients in the Murfreesboro Tennessee area at Stones River Dermatology.
Conditions Treated
Acne
Aging Skin & Wrinkles
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Atopic Dermatitis
Hair Loss (Balding)
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Seborrheic Keratosis
Skin Cancer
Warts
Patient Education Resources
Wondering What Those Splotches Are?
You’re not alone. Whether you call them Freckles, Sun Spots, Liver Spots or Age Spots, these small to medium sized flat dark markings are a collection of pigment known as melanin. What’s melanin? Melanin is caused by extended exposure to UV rays. These spots can occur at any age and typically affect lighter toned skin more so than darker pigmented skin. However, no one is immune to them and can find themselves the victim of one or multiple of these pesky spots. Because these spots ar...
You’re not alone. Whether you call them Freckles, Sun Spots, Liver Spots or Age Spots, these small to medium sized flat dark markings are a collection of pigment known as melanin. What’s melanin? Melanin is caused by extended exposure to UV rays. These spots can occur at any age and typically affect lighter toned skin more so than darker pigmented skin. However, no one is immune to them and can find themselves the victim of one or multiple of these pesky spots. Because these spots ar...
Education & Training
Dr. Johnson graduated from from Stanford University before getting his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society as a third-year student.
Dr. Johnson then entered the United States Air Force at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. While at Keesler, he finished a medical internship then trained in aerospace medicine and served as a flight surgeon for F-15 Eagle Fighter Squadrons at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, and Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Dr. Johnson flew almost 850 flight hours in Air Force aircraft, including almost 150 flights in the F-15D. He was deployed to Japan, Korea, Singapore, Guam, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iceland on Air Force missions during my military service. The Society of United States Air Force Flight Surgeons named Dr. Johnson Pacific Air Force Flight Surgeon of the Year in 1994 and Air Combat Command Flight Surgeon of the Year in 1998.
In 1999, Dr. Johnson left the Air Force to begin dermatology residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He completed residency and board certification by the American Board of Dermatology in 2002.
Dr. Johnson practiced at Vanderbilt Dermatology clinics in Franklin and Shelbyville before joining Murfreesboro Dermatology Clinic in 2004.
Dr. Johnson then entered the United States Air Force at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. While at Keesler, he finished a medical internship then trained in aerospace medicine and served as a flight surgeon for F-15 Eagle Fighter Squadrons at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, and Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Dr. Johnson flew almost 850 flight hours in Air Force aircraft, including almost 150 flights in the F-15D. He was deployed to Japan, Korea, Singapore, Guam, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iceland on Air Force missions during my military service. The Society of United States Air Force Flight Surgeons named Dr. Johnson Pacific Air Force Flight Surgeon of the Year in 1994 and Air Combat Command Flight Surgeon of the Year in 1998.
In 1999, Dr. Johnson left the Air Force to begin dermatology residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He completed residency and board certification by the American Board of Dermatology in 2002.
Dr. Johnson practiced at Vanderbilt Dermatology clinics in Franklin and Shelbyville before joining Murfreesboro Dermatology Clinic in 2004.
Professional Affiliations
Stones River Dermatology,PLC
Stones River Dermatology and Aesthetics with locations in Murfreesboro, TN and Smyrna, TN welcomes you. Our priority is your skin care. Board Certified, Dr. Ronald “Junior” Nelson, MD, and his dedicated staff of health care professionals are devoted to helping others achieve optimum skin health through the very best dermatological and aesthetics strategies and treatments available in Middle Tennessee.