About
Dr. Marci Nelson has spent 25 years practicing family medicine, building what she considers the deepest privilege of the specialty: multigenerational relationships with whole families. She grew up around science and medicine, shaped by a father who was a veterinarian. In her 20s, she found a family physician, Dr. Nattiv, who genuinely listened and partnered with her patients. Shadowing her made the path clear. Dr. Nelson chose family medicine for its breadth, including women's health, obstetrics, pediatrics, orthopedics, and dermatology.
For 20 years, Dr. Nelson delivered babies at Swedish Edmonds Hospital. That experience built a strong foundation in women's health and multigenerational family care. She earned MSCP (Menopause Society Certified Practitioner) certification in 2024, channeling a new commitment to menopause medicine, an area she views as severely underserved. Her clinical focus includes perimenopause and menopause, metabolic and weight health, mental health, men's health, and in-office procedures including IUD placement and colposcopies. She incorporates both traditional and evidence-based methods where appropriate. She has lived abroad in several countries, and that experience shaped her ability to connect with patients from all walks of life. Dr. Nelson raised her two sons in Edmonds and Shoreline alongside her husband.
Education & Training
Additional Training
MSCP certification in menopause care (Certified Menopause Practitioner since 2024)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Nelson right for?
Dr. Nelson is an excellent fit for patients who value long-term, relationship-driven primary care. Women in perimenopause or menopause benefit directly from her MSCP certification and deep clinical focus in this area. Patients managing ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, metabolic syndrome, or sexual health concerns will find her approach thorough and collaborative. Families seeking a single physician who can care for multiple generations are well-suited to her practice. Her 25 years of experience and history delivering babies at Swedish Edmonds give her particular depth in women's health and whole-family medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Nelson specializes in family medicine with particular depth in perimenopause and menopause care, women's health, metabolic health, and geriatric medicine. She also treats anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, hypertension, diabetes, and sexual health concerns. Her 25-year career spans care for all ages and genders.
Yes. Dr. Nelson earned her MSCP (Menopause Society Certified Practitioner) certification in 2024. She views menopause medicine as a severely underserved area and brings a focused, evidence-based approach to perimenopause and menopause management, including hormone replacement therapy.
Dr. Nelson delivered babies at Swedish Edmonds Hospital for 20 years. That clinical history built a strong foundation in obstetrics and women's health. She now channels that experience into primary care for women across all life stages, with particular emphasis on the menopause transition.
Yes. Dr. Nelson cares for patients of all ages and genders, with no restrictions. Her 25-year career in family medicine has included care for newborns, children, adolescents, adults, and older patients. She has a particular interest in multigenerational family care.
Dr. Nelson performs IUD placement, colposcopies, skin procedures, IV fluids, and antibiotic injections in the office. She also coordinates imaging and performs in-office lab draws. These capabilities let members handle many urgent and routine needs without a separate specialist visit.
Dr. Nelson takes a collaborative, root-cause approach. She focuses on understanding the full context behind a patient's symptoms before arriving at a diagnosis. She incorporates both traditional and evidence-based methods where appropriate, and she treats patients as informed partners in their own care decisions.
Dr. Nelson grew up with a veterinarian father and a lifelong interest in science and anatomy. In her 20s, she found a family physician who truly listened and partnered with her patients. Shadowing that physician made the direction clear. She chose family medicine for its breadth and the opportunity to build lasting relationships across generations.
Yes. Dr. Nelson has deep roots in the Shoreline and Edmonds community. She raised her family here and spent 25 years caring for families in the area. That continuity of presence is central to how she practices medicine.
Doctor profile last updated September 17, 2026