Summary

Dr. John Nelson has practiced pulmonology and critical care medicine for 51 years and is affiliated with Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Providence Medical Center, Adventhealth Shawnee Mission, and Menorah Medical Center. He treats sleep apnea, sleep apnea in children, and obstructive sleep apnea, and performs at-home sleep studies, sleep studies, and therapeutic hypothermia.

Dr. Nelson earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He sees patients in Overland Park, Kansas, and Kansas City, Kansas, and speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Nelson 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 51 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Kansas Medical Center
  • 15 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. John Beckwith Nelson has 5 locations

Kansas Pulmonary And Sleep Specialists

10550 Quivira Rd Ste 335Overland Park, KS 66215
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Overland Park Regional Medical Center

10500 Quivira RdOverland Park, KS 66215

Menorah Medical Center

5721 W 119th StOverland Park, KS 66209

Providence Medical Center

8929 Parallel PkwyKansas City, KS 66112

Adventhealth Shawnee Mission

9100 W 74th StOverland Park, KS 66204

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Dr. John Beckwith Nelson, MDGrant Searing HamillShelby Nicole MclaughlinJennifer Lynn Aiken
PulmonologyCritical Care MedicineNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients
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51 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Spanish
Overland Park , KSKansas City , MOKansas City , MOIndependence , MO
Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Beckwith Nelson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Beckwith Nelson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Beckwith Nelson has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Apnea
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Insomnia
  • Intensive Care
  • Pneumonia
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

Dr. John Beckwith Nelson holds an expired medical license in the state of Kansas.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Kansas Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine in 1975.

NPI Number

Dr. Nelson's NPI number is 1417040890.

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What languages does Dr. John Nelson speak?
Dr. John Nelson speaks English and Spanish.

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