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Summary
Dr. James Nelson specializes in cardiovascular disease with a focus on heart conditions affecting children and young patients. He earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Duke University Medical Center. With 13 years of experience in cardiology, Dr. Nelson brings extensive expertise to treating complex heart conditions in pediatric patients.
Dr. Nelson practices at several leading Atlanta hospitals, including Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Egleston Hospital, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite, and Hughes Spalding Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He treats patients with congenital heart disease, heart valve problems, and atrial septal defects. His practice includes performing electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm, dobutamine stress tests to evaluate heart function under stress, and Doppler ultrasounds to assess blood flow through the heart.
Dr. Nelson practices at several leading Atlanta hospitals, including Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Egleston Hospital, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite, and Hughes Spalding Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He treats patients with congenital heart disease, heart valve problems, and atrial septal defects. His practice includes performing electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm, dobutamine stress tests to evaluate heart function under stress, and Doppler ultrasounds to assess blood flow through the heart.
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Quick Facts
- 13 years of experience
- Duke University Medical Center
- 1 specialty
- 5 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
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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
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Georgia, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Duke University Medical Center
Medical School
DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Duke University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2013
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- Dr. James Nelson's office is located at 2835 Brandywine Rd Ste 300, Atlanta, GA, 30341.
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- 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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