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Dr. James Nelson is a cardiovascular disease specialist who focuses on heart conditions affecting children and young adults. He completed his medical degree at Duke University School of Medicine and continued his residency training at Duke University Medical Center. With 13 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine, Dr. Nelson has developed expertise in diagnosing and treating complex heart conditions from birth through adulthood.
Dr. Nelson practices at several Children's Healthcare of Atlanta locations, including Egleston Hospital and Scottish Rite, as well as Hughes Spalding Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He specializes in treating congenital heart disease and heart valve disease in young patients. His diagnostic capabilities include performing echocardiograms and electrocardiograms to evaluate heart function and structure. Dr. Nelson also conducts dobutamine stress echocardiograms to assess how well the heart responds to increased activity.
Dr. Nelson practices at several Children's Healthcare of Atlanta locations, including Egleston Hospital and Scottish Rite, as well as Hughes Spalding Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He specializes in treating congenital heart disease and heart valve disease in young patients. His diagnostic capabilities include performing echocardiograms and electrocardiograms to evaluate heart function and structure. Dr. Nelson also conducts dobutamine stress echocardiograms to assess how well the heart responds to increased activity.
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Quick Facts
- 13 years of experience
- Duke University Medical Center
- 1 specialty
- 5 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
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| Med School: DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: Emory University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James Anthony Nelson has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Anthony Nelson has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
Dr. James Anthony 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.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Duke University Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and Duke University School Of Medicine in 2013.
NPI Number
Dr. Nelson's NPI number is 1487099859.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. James Nelson affiliated with?
- Dr. James Nelson is affiliated with Childrens Healthcare Of Atlanta Egleston Hospital, Childrens Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite, and Hughes Spalding Hospital.
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- Dr. James Nelson's office is located at 2835 Brandywine Rd Ste 300, Atlanta, GA, 30341.
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