Christine Ann Nelson

Christine Ann Nelson, MD is the Interim Chief of Pediatrics at UCSF Fresno and Interim Vice Chair of Pediatrics at the UCSF School of Medicine. She serves as a Health Sciences Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Director of Inpatient Pediatrics at Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC). Her roles include teaching pediatric residents and medical students, and leading initiatives in newborn care and mental health crisis management for children in Fresno County.

Education & Training:

• Bachelor’s in Medical Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison
• Medical Degree, University of Wisconsin, Madison
• Rotating Internship, Memorial Hospital Medical Center, Long Beach
• Pediatrics Residency, UC Irvine
• Fellowships: Ambulatory Pediatrics (UC Irvine) and Neonatology (Miller Children’s Hospital, Long Beach)

Research & Expertise: Specializes in pediatric emergencies, adolescent medicine, LGBTQ+ health equity, healthcare administration, and collaborative hospital care. Pioneered CRMC’s newborn service and co-led mental health crisis improvements for children and teens.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2022 Teaching Excellence Award, UCSF Haile T. Debas Academy
• 2019 Teacher of the Year, UCSF Fresno
• Invited speaker at regional/state medical conferences

Leadership: Succeeded Dr. John Moua as Interim Chief. Active in hospital systems, including California Children’s Services Specialty Care Center approvals and the UCSF Fresno Cystic Fibrosis Center (established by Moua).

Professional Affiliations:

• Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
• Member, Fresno Madera Medical Society
• Member, AAP Sections on Hospital Medicine and Seniors