Dr. Nevin received his preliminary education in the Catholic Institute of Jersey City. Subsequently he entered Manhattan College in New York City and was graduated from there in the class of 1882, receiving the degrees of A.B. and A.M. Deciding upon medicine as his life work, he became a student in 1883 in the Medical Department of the University of the City of New York and after the regular course was graduated from that institution with the degree of M.D. in 1886.

In March, 1886, Dr. Nevin began the practice of medicine in Jersey City, where he soon came into prominence as a physician and surgeon of unusual ability, and where he has ever since conducted a large and successful business. Displaying broad and liberal qualifications, a thorough mastery of the science of medicine, and sound judgment united with a genial good nature, he has gained a wide circle of friends and an enviable standing in the community. Among the younger practitioners of the profession he is an acknowledged leader. As a citizen he is public spirited, progressive, patriotic, and universally esteemed and respected.

Dr. Nevin has filled a number of important positions with ability and satisfaction. In 1892 he was appointed surgeon to the Jersey City Fire Department, which position he resigned. In November, 1896, he was appointed surgeon of the Police Department of Jersey City and has ever since held that position. He is the Medical Director of the Colonial Life Insurance Company of America, a prominent member of the Hudson County Medical Society, and a member of the Medical Society of the State of New Jersey and of the University and Carteret Clubs of Jersey City.