David Nelson

David Nelson is an Associate Professor and Chief of Obstetrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, practicing at Parkland Health and Hospital System. Board-certified in maternal-fetal medicine, his clinical expertise covers high-risk pregnancy management and obstetric complications.

Research focuses on maternal conditions including preeclampsia, acute fatty liver of pregnancy, and postpartum depression epidemiology. His investigations employ large cohort studies to establish evidence-based practices for perinatal complication management.

As Medical Director for Parkland's Prenatal Clinic System, he oversees clinical operations and quality improvement initiatives. Scholarly contributions include co-authorship in Williams Obstetrics and research on neurofibromatosis in pregnancy.