About
Dr. Anna Nelson earned her Bachelor of Music Performance in violin from Baylor University before pursuing medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She completed her pediatric residency at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. The American Board of Pediatrics certifies her, and she holds membership in the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Texas Medical Association.
Dr. Nelson lives near the Arlington and Mansfield area with her husband of 24 years and their daughter. Her family keeps a barn full of animals, including donkeys and goats, and she enjoys gardening, family time, and staying active. She volunteers regularly through her church and sees patients at the South Cooper office in Arlington.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Baylor University, Bachelor of Music Performance (violin)
Medical School
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Residency
Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX – Pediatric Residency
Certifications
Who is Dr. Nelson right for?
Dr. Nelson suits families looking for a warm, community-rooted pediatrician in the Arlington and Mansfield area. She cares for children from birth through adolescence, with a focus on well-child care, immunizations, and developmental health. Parents who value a physician deeply embedded in the local community will connect well with her approach. Her background in music and the arts gives her a distinctive perspective on child development and family relationships.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Nelson specializes in Pediatrics, caring for children from birth through adolescence. Her services include well-child visits, immunizations, developmental screenings, and treatment for acute illnesses.
Dr. Nelson completed her pediatric residency at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, TX. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Yes. The American Board of Pediatrics certifies Dr. Nelson. She also holds membership in the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Texas Medical Association.
Dr. Nelson sees patients at 7410 South Cooper, Suite 120, in Arlington, TX. Her office number is 817-468-3911. com.
Dr. Nelson lives near the Arlington and Mansfield area with her family. She volunteers regularly through her church and stays active in the community. Her local roots make her a familiar, trusted presence for families in the area.
Dr. Nelson earned a Bachelor of Music Performance in violin from Baylor University before entering medicine. That background in the arts shapes her patient-centered, attentive approach to pediatric care.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026