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Gary Rex Nelson

Gary Rex Nelson, MD

4.956 ratings, 6 reviews

Pediatric Neurology

Accepting New Patients
Need help scheduling? Call 801-213-3599

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Infant 0-1
  • Child 2-12
  • Adolescent 13-18

Gender

Male

Hospital Affiliation

  • Primary Children's Hospital

About Gary Rex Nelson

About The Provider

Dr. Gary Nelson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Neurology at the University of Utah. He is a general child neurologist and sees patients with any neurological concerns. He has special interest in pediatric stroke, autoimmune and parainfectious neurological disease, quality improvement, and inpatient and critical care neurology. Dr. Nelson received his medical degree from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine after completing undergraduate training at Brigham Young University. He completed a Pediatrics residency and Pediatric Neurology fellowship at the University of Utah. He is board-certified in Neurology (with special qualification in Child Neurology) and board-eligible in Pediatrics.

Locations

  1. Primary Children's Neurology Clinic - Salt Lake City
    • phone: 801-213-3599
    • fax: 801-213-3900
  2. Primary Children's Medical Center
    • 81 North Mario Capecchi Drive, Pediatric Cardiology Clinic, Suite 1500, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
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  3. Primary Children's Neurology Clinic - Lehi
    • phone: 801-213-3599
    • fax: 801-587-7539
  4. Primary Children's Neurology Clinic - Pocatello
    • phone: 801-213-3599
    • fax: 801-213-3900

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Utah Medical Center, Pediatric Neurology, 2015
  • Residency: Primary Children's Hospital, Pediatrics, 2012
  • Medical School: University of Iowa School of Medicine, 2010

Board Certifications

  • Neurology With Special Qualifications In Child Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2015

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

56 ratings, 6 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Gary answered questions that i didn't think to ask at the time. Was amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/30/2026

    So grateful for the help he provided my daughter

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    He was great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    We enjoy that Dr. Nelson is chill and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Julie was at ease and acted in her silly way. Which told me she was comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/26/2025

    It was excellent. Even when I needed to ask Dr Nelson another question after the appt, he called me back personally and answered my questions.