Summary

Dr. Donald Nelson is a highly experienced internal medicine physician with specialized expertise in infectious disease and hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at the Medical College of Georgia. With 45 years of practice, Dr. Nelson brings extensive knowledge to complex medical cases requiring hospitalization and infectious disease management. He is fluent in English and provides comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of internal medicine conditions.

Dr. Nelson is affiliated with Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, Georgia, where he focuses his practice on hospital-based care. His clinical expertise includes managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, conditions that require immediate and specialized attention. He also treats pediatric hypertension, providing care for younger patients with blood pressure concerns. Dr. Nelson incorporates therapeutic approaches such as physical therapy and strength training into patient treatment plans when appropriate for recovery and long-term health management.
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Quick Facts

  • 45 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Medical College Of Georgia
  • 4 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Fairview Park Hospital

200 Industrial BlvdDublin, GA 31021
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

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Med School: Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents University Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Donald Richard Nelson

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Donald Richard Nelson has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Donald Richard Nelson has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Fever
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV Infections
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)
  • Immunization
  • Infection
  • Infectious Disease
  • Other
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Medical College Of Georgia.

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College Of Georgia At Georgia Regents University in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Nelson's NPI number is 1427036813.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Donald Nelson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Donald Nelson accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Donald Nelson speak?
Dr. Donald Nelson speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Donald Nelson affiliated with?
Dr. Donald Nelson is affiliated with Fairview Park Hospital.
Is Dr. Donald Nelson accepting new patients?
Dr. Donald Nelson has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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