Summary

Dr. Nelson earned his bachelor's degree from Presbyterian College in 1996. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in 2000. Dr. Nelson went on to complete a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati's Children's Hospital in 2004. Dr. Nelson is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He has been in practice with his friend, Dr. Baker, for 16 years. Dr. Nelson has been practicing medicine for 16 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, he worked as an employed physician with Athens Regional Medical Center.

Quick Facts

  • 4.4
  • 26 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Piedmont Physicians at Resource Medical - Suite 2200

1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 2200Athens, GA 30606
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 Med School: Stanley Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michael Edwin Nelson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
  • Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
  • Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
  • Ambetter (including Core & Select)
  • Anthem
  • Anthem MediBlue
  • Beech Street
  • CareSource
  • CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
  • CareSource Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Georgia Health Advantage
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Kaiser
  • Kaiser Medicare Advantage
  • LifeWell (HealthScope)
  • Medicare
  • Peach State
  • PHCS/MultiPlan
  • Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
  • Sonder
  • Tricare Prime (referral required)
  • Tricare Select
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Michael Edwin Nelson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Michael Edwin Nelson has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Michael Edwin Nelson holds an active medical license in the state of Georgia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Georgia that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Cincinnati Medical Center in 2004.

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 2000.

NPI Number

Michael Edwin Nelson's NPI number is 1821026295.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Michael Nelson affiliated with?
Michael Nelson is affiliated with Saint Marys Good Samaritan Hospital.
Where is Michael Nelson's office located?
Michael Nelson's office is located at 1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 2200, Athens, GA, 30606.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Nelson?
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Is Michael Nelson accepting new patients?
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Does Michael Nelson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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