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Summary
Dr. Kent Nilsson is a cardiologist and internal medicine physician who has dedicated 24 years to caring for patients with heart conditions and general medical needs. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2005. Dr. Nilsson further specialized his training through a fellowship at Duke University School of Medicine, finishing in 2010. He provides care in English for his patients.
Dr. Nilsson practices at Piedmont Heart of Athens in Athens, Georgia, and maintains affiliations with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Saint Marys Hospital, and Person Memorial Hospital. He specializes in treating heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardia. Dr. Nilsson also provides comprehensive care for patients with heart failure. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms and monitoring cardiac devices to help diagnose and manage heart conditions. Patients …rate Dr. Nilsson 5.0 stars for his care.
Read More Read less Dr. Nilsson practices at Piedmont Heart of Athens in Athens, Georgia, and maintains affiliations with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Saint Marys Hospital, and Person Memorial Hospital. He specializes in treating heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardia. Dr. Nilsson also provides comprehensive care for patients with heart failure. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms and monitoring cardiac devices to help diagnose and manage heart conditions. Patients …rate Dr. Nilsson 5.0 stars for his care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 24 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Duke University School of Medicine
- 1 written review
- 3 specialties
- 16 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Piedmont Heart of Athens
242 King Avenue Suite 210Athens, GA 30606 Tel: (706) 475-1700
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
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| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Hospital Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 24 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Hindi | Speaks Spanish, Chinese, Polish, Russian, English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Athens , GA | Winter Park , FL | Athens , GA | Athens , GA |
| Med School: Johns Hopkins University | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: UNIVERSITY CETEC | Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kent Ronald Nilsson
Medical Specialties
Kent Ronald Nilsson has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Kent Ronald Nilsson has the following 16 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
24 Years Experience
Kent Ronald Nilsson holds an expired medical license in the state of Georgia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Georgia that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Duke University School of Medicine in 2010.
Residency
Completed their residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2005.
Medical School
Graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 2002.
NPI Number
Kent Ronald Nilsson's NPI number is 1619965381.
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