Dr. David W. Nelson, MD | Bellevue, WA | Cardiovascular Surgery

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accepting new patients
4.9

16 Ratings
39 years of experience
28 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University of Utah School of Medicine
10 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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The best care of any hospital I have been in Dr. Nelson is the best!!! ICU.

February 10th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Excellent service

January 22nd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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I have recommended him already

July 15th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I had the BEST care possible. Dr. Nelson was so willing to engage my every concern. I am so thankful that Dr. Nelson and his team were my providers in the most serious time of need & have ever faced! Words like respect, excellence, compassion knowledgeable experience describe the care I received.

May 6th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Me and my wife were extremely pleased with Dr. Nelson, he covered the issues and options completely. We felt much more comfortable with process which definitely helped us lower the stress.

April 1st, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Outstanding Surgeon and the nicest doctor! My family and my dad can't thank Dr. Nelson enough for providing such an incredible care to my father! From the minute we met Dr.Nelson, my dad was confident to entrust his health into this doctor's care. Dr.Nelson performed a beautiful operation and personally attended to my dad and us every single day while in the hospital. Dr.Nelson and his team is an example of an impressive professionalism! Thank you for giving our dad another chance for healthier living.

August 12th, 2019

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Outstanding professional surgeon. His technique, interpersonal ability and down to earth patient exchange while explaining options is suburb. Office and medical support personnel compliment the teams professional ability to put patient first. Post surgery follow up exceeds all expectations to ensure patient has complete and successful recovery.

December 2nd, 2018

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My family and I would like to thank Dr. Nelson and the staff of the Overlake Hospital for an outstanding service provided to us. Dr. Nelson is no doubt a high class professional who is able to determine and explain the essence of the disease and the best alternatives for a surgical treatment to a patient. We also want to mark Dr.Nelsonâ??s caring attitude and the consideration given to all our concerns and questions. We are also very pleased with the pre-surgery and post-surgery care â?? everything has been set in an efficient and professional manner. Thank him very much!

October 2nd, 2014

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One of the best doctors I have ever been treated by. Extremely nice, takes whatever time is needed with you and is courteous and caring.

September 15th, 2010

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Dr. Nelson is the nicest, kindest doctor that I have ever been around. He is a great doctor and all of the personel at Banner Heart feel the same way about him.

September 11th, 2010

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Overlake Clinics Cardiothoracic Surgery

1135 116th Ave NE Ste 605 Bldg 3Bellevue, WA 98004

Tel: (425) 454-8161


Dr. David W Nelson, MD	Dr. Emily L. Grob	Dr. Amanda Earnheart	Dr. Tyson Bradley
Cardiovascular Surgery	Cardiovascular Surgery	Cardiovascular Surgery	Other
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (16 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Bellevue , WA	Seattle , WA	Seattle , WA	Silverdale , WA
Med School: University of Colorado School of Medicine (Medical Education)
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Cardiovascular Surgery

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Aneurysm
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Diabetes Complications
Heart Block
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
Unstable Angina
Varicose Veins
Vascular Malformations

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Utah School of Medicine1995

Residency

University of California, Davis Medical Center1993

University of California, Davis Medical Center1988

Medical School

University of Colorado School of Medicine (Medical Education)Graduated in 1987

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Where is Dr. David Nelson's office located?: Dr. David Nelson's office is located at 1135 116th Ave NE Ste 605 Bldg 3, Bellevue, WA, 98004.
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