Erik Kristian Nielsen, MD

Dr. Erik Nielsen is a pulmonologist with 36 years of experience treating conditions affecting the lungs and respiratory system. He earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at New York Presbyterian Weill-Cornell. Dr. Nielsen furthered his training with a fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell in 1990, specializing in pulmonary medicine. He speaks English.

Dr. Nielsen practices in Stamford, Connecticut, where he focuses on helping patients with breathing problems, chronic lung disease, and respiratory failure. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to assess how well lungs are working and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate breathing medications. He also provides therapeutic hypothermia treatment when medically appropriate. Patients have given Dr. Nielsen an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his care.