Kathryn has been with Richmond Pediatrics since autumn of 2010. She completed her undergraduate education at St. Olaf College prior to attending medical school at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Dr. Nelson fulfilled her internship and residency requirements in pediatrics at the University of Virginia’s Health System just prior to coming to work for Richmond Pediatrics. She is board certified in pediatrics. Dr. Nelson is especially interested in the areas of developmental pediatrics and promoting healthy lifestyles with her patients.
Kathryn has been with Richmond Pediatrics since autumn of 2010. She completed her undergraduate education at St. Olaf College prior to attending medical school at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Dr. Nelson fulfilled her internship and residency requirements in pediatrics at the University of Virginia’s Health System just prior to coming to work for Richmond Pediatrics. She is board certified in pediatrics. Dr. Nelson is especially interested in the areas of developmental pediatrics and promoting healthy lifestyles with her patients.
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Dr. Nelson actually listens to the parents and the patient. I love that she is kind and likes to try and find a solution and if by a few weeks of trying it she ask us to let her know if it’s working. I feel Dr. Nelson is the 1st Dr. to really care about the patient/parent/s
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Nelson is the best.
(2 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Very welcoming and easy to talk to. She made us feel extremely comfortable to ask any questions and super knowledgeable.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Nelson is a total gem and my baby boy loves to see her coming! Thank you for helping me during my new mom postpartum baby scares! We made it to 6months! Thank you Dr Nelson!
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Nelson is incredible! We have been taking our first child to her since birth, and now take our new baby too. She has a great attitude, is so encouraging and uplifting, super knowledgeable and ready to share info in a digestible way. Highly recommend!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Awesome doctor
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
She's the best!
(2 months ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Nelson is always very welcoming, thorough, and patient with parents questions. My children have been patients of Dr. Nelson’s since birth and are never scared to go to an appointment which I think says a lot.
(3 months ago)
Nov-2025
Dr. Nelson has been our twins doctor and we would not think to choose anyone else to care for our new baby girl
(4 months ago)
Oct-2025
She was great. First time here and she made me feel welcomed
(5 months ago)
Aug-2025
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9900 Independence Park Drive Suite 100 Richmond, VA 23233
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7521 Right Flank Road Suite 100 Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Kathryn has been with Richmond Pediatrics since autumn of 2010. She completed her undergraduate education at St. Olaf College prior to attending medical school at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Dr. Nelson fulfilled her internship and residency requirements in pediatrics at the University of Virginia’s Health System just prior to coming to work for Richmond Pediatrics. She is board certified in pediatrics. Dr. Nelson is especially interested in the areas of developmental pediatrics and promoting healthy lifestyles with her patients. She also has interest in children with chronic health issues. Dr. Nelson enjoys music, exercising, and hiking as well as spending time with her husband and young son and daughter.
Dr. Nelson actually listens to the parents and the patient. I love that she is kind and likes to try and find a solution and if by a few weeks of trying it she ask us to let her know if it’s working. I feel Dr. Nelson is the 1st Dr. to really care about the patient/parent/s
Dr Nelson is the best.
Very welcoming and easy to talk to. She made us feel extremely comfortable to ask any questions and super knowledgeable.
Dr. Nelson is a total gem and my baby boy loves to see her coming! Thank you for helping me during my new mom postpartum baby scares! We made it to 6months! Thank you Dr Nelson!
Dr. Nelson is incredible! We have been taking our first child to her since birth, and now take our new baby too. She has a great attitude, is so encouraging and uplifting, super knowledgeable and ready to share info in a digestible way. Highly recommend!
Awesome doctor
She's the best!
Dr. Nelson is always very welcoming, thorough, and patient with parents questions. My children have been patients of Dr. Nelson’s since birth and are never scared to go to an appointment which I think says a lot.
Dr. Nelson has been our twins doctor and we would not think to choose anyone else to care for our new baby girl
She was great. First time here and she made me feel welcomed