Summary

Dr. Eric Nelson is a cardiovascular disease specialist with 25 years of experience treating heart and vascular conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and completed his internal medicine residency at Mount Auburn Hospital, followed by additional residency training at UMass Department of Medicine. Dr. Nelson furthered his expertise through a fellowship in cardiology at UMass Division of Cardiology in 2007. He maintains board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and speaks English.

Dr. Nelson practices at Northside Hospital Cherokee with locations in Canton and Ellijay, Georgia. His clinical expertise includes managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, including pediatric cases. He performs electrocardiograms to evaluate heart rhythm and function, and oversees cardiac rehabilitation programs that help patients recover from heart procedures through specialized exercises. Patients consistently rate Dr. Nelson highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 25 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UMass Division of Cardiology
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Eric John Nelson has 2 locations

Northside Heart - Canton

460 Northside Cherokee Blvd Ste 150Canton, GA 30115
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Northside Heart - Ellijay

433 Highland Pkwy Ste 201Ellijay, GA 30540

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Eric John Nelson

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • AvMed
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Family Health Network
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - PPO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Eric John Nelson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Eric John Nelson has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Heart Block
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

Eric John Nelson holds an expired medical license in the state of Georgia. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Georgia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at UMass Division of Cardiology in 2007.

Residency

Completed their residency at UMass - Dept of Medicine Residency Office in 2004 and Mount Auburn Hospital - IM Residency Program in 2002.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2001.

NPI Number

Eric John Nelson's NPI number is 1609838705.

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