Summary

Dr. Kirk Nelson is a board-certified pulmonologist who also specializes in internal medicine and critical care medicine. He earned his medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine & Bioscience College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at Deaconess Hospital. With over four decades of experience in medicine, Dr. Nelson brings extensive expertise to respiratory and critical care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Nelson practices at multiple BayCare facilities, including Mease Dunedin Hospital, Mease Countryside Hospital, Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, and BayCare Alliant Hospital, with locations in Safety Harbor and Dunedin, Florida. His clinical focus includes treating serious conditions such as brain disorders caused by illness or injury, severe infections throughout the body, and complex respiratory conditions in both adults and children. He performs specialized lung function tests to assess breathing capacity and administers targeted cooling treatments for critically ill patients. Patients have rated Dr. Nelson 4.4 out of 5 stars for his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 42 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Deaconess Hospital
  • 9 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Kirk Allen Nelson has 4 locations

Respiratory Specialists Pl

1840 Mease Dr Ste 307Safety Harbor, FL 34695
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mease Countryside Hospital

3231 Mcmullen Booth RdSafety Harbor, FL 34695

Mease Dunedin Hospital

601 Main StDunedin, FL 34698

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PulmonologyPulmonologyDiagnostic RadiologyHospital Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
42 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Safety Harbor , FLJupiter , FLBradenton , FLTampa , FL
Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med Med School: Ross University School of Medicine Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Kathmandu Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kirk Allen Nelson

  • Accepts Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kirk Allen Nelson has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kirk Allen Nelson has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Dr. Kirk Allen Nelson holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Deaconess Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Nelson's NPI number is 1649242900.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Kirk Nelson affiliated with?
Dr. Kirk Nelson is affiliated with Mease Dunedin Hospital, Mease Countryside Hospital, Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, and Baycare Alliant Hospital.
Where is Dr. Kirk Nelson's office located?
Dr. Kirk Nelson's office is located at 1840 Mease Dr Ste 307, Safety Harbor, FL, 34695.
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