5
1 Rating with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Kent Nilsson is a cardiologist and internal medicine physician who has dedicated 24 years to caring for patients with heart conditions and general medical needs. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2005. Dr. Nilsson further specialized his training through a fellowship at Duke University School of Medicine, finishing in 2010. He provides care in English for his patients.
Dr. Nilsson practices at Piedmont Heart of Athens in Athens, Georgia, and maintains affiliations with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Saint Marys Hospital, and Person Memorial Hospital. He specializes in treating heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardia. Dr. Nilsson also provides comprehensive care for patients with heart failure. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms and monitoring cardiac devices to help diagnose and manage heart conditions. Patients …rate Dr. Nilsson 5.0 stars for his care.
Read More Read less Dr. Nilsson practices at Piedmont Heart of Athens in Athens, Georgia, and maintains affiliations with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Saint Marys Hospital, and Person Memorial Hospital. He specializes in treating heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardia. Dr. Nilsson also provides comprehensive care for patients with heart failure. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms and monitoring cardiac devices to help diagnose and manage heart conditions. Patients …rate Dr. Nilsson 5.0 stars for his care.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 24 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Duke University School of Medicine
- 1 written review
- 3 specialties
- 16 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Piedmont Heart of Athens
242 King Avenue Suite 210Athens, GA 30606 Tel: (706) 475-1700
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Compare with Similar Doctors
 |  |  |  |
| Dr. Kent Ronald Nilsson, MD | Dr. Raghav Sharma, MD | Dr. Scarlett Elizabeth Schneider, MD | Dr. John Leander Bundrick, MD |
| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Sports Medicine | Diagnostic Radiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 24 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience |
| Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Hindi | ||
| Athens , GA | Winter Park , FL | Athens , GA | Athens , GA |
| Med School: Johns Hopkins University | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine | Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kent Ronald Nilsson
Medical Specialties
Dr. Kent Ronald Nilsson has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Kent Ronald Nilsson has the following 16 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
24 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Georgia, 2025, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Duke University School of Medicine2010
Residency
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine2005
Medical School
Johns Hopkins UniversityGraduated in 2002
Similar doctors
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Dr. Kent Nilsson accepting new patients?
- Dr. Kent Nilsson is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Kent Nilsson's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
- Does Dr. Kent Nilsson accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Kent Nilsson accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Kent Nilsson affiliated with?
- Dr. Kent Nilsson is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Saint Marys Hospital, and Person Memorial Hospital.
- Where is Dr. Kent Nilsson's office located?
- Dr. Kent Nilsson's office is located at 242 King Avenue Suite 210, Athens, GA, 30606.
- Does Dr. Kent Nilsson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Yes, Dr. Kent Nilsson accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews
Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.
Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.
Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.
