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Summary
Dr. James Nels is a family medicine physician with additional expertise in emergency medicine and hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and brings 26 years of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Nels provides comprehensive care across multiple medical settings, drawing on his extensive background in both primary care and acute medical situations.
Dr. Nels practices at several healthcare facilities including Bayhealth Medical Center at Kent General Hospital in Dover, Delaware, and Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean University Medical Center in New Jersey. His clinical focus includes treating patients with chest wall pain and various chest-related conditions. He performs emergency care services and diagnostic procedures such as CT scans and chest fluoroscopy to help diagnose and manage his patients' health concerns.
Dr. Nels practices at several healthcare facilities including Bayhealth Medical Center at Kent General Hospital in Dover, Delaware, and Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean University Medical Center in New Jersey. His clinical focus includes treating patients with chest wall pain and various chest-related conditions. He performs emergency care services and diagnostic procedures such as CT scans and chest fluoroscopy to help diagnose and manage his patients' health concerns.
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Quick Facts
- 26 years of experience
- UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
- 3 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James Nels has 5 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 26 Years of Experience | 5 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Tagalog | Speaks English | |
| Dover , DE | Philadelphia , PA | Phoenix , AZ | Valley Stream , NY |
| Med School: UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE | Med School: Wilkes University, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Nels
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James Nels has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Nels has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
26 Years Experience
Dr. James Nels holds an active medical license in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 2000.
NPI Number
Dr. Nels' NPI number is 1760647366.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. James Nels affiliated with?
- Dr. James Nels is affiliated with Bradford Regional Medical Center, East Orange Va Medical Center, Bayhealth Medical Center At Kent General Hospital, Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean University Medical Center, and Shore Rehabilitation Institute Brick.
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