Summary

Dr. Nelson Charles has practiced cardiology and internal medicine for 59 years and is affiliated with Gulf Coast Medical Center. He treats atrial fibrillation, respiratory failure, and angina pectoris, and performs exercise electrocardiogram (stress test) procedures.

He completed his residency at Elmhurst Hospital Center and sees patients in Fort Myers and Cape Coral, Florida. Dr. Charles speaks English, Italian, and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Charles 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 59 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Italian, Spanish
  • Elmhurst Hospital Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Nelson Leonidas Charles has 6 locations

Florida Heart Associates

1550 Barkley CirFort Myers, FL 33907
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

Florida Heart Associates

1002 Country Club BlvdCape Coral, FL 33990
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Gulf Coast Medical Center

13681 Doctors WayFort Myers, FL 33912

Lee Memorial Hospital

2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers, FL 33901

Healthpark Medical Center

9981 S Healthpark DrFort Myers, FL 33908

Cape Coral Hospital

636 Del Prado BlvdCape Coral, FL 33990

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Dr. Nelson Leonidas Charles, MDDr. Dana Weisshaar, MDDr. Nitza I Alvarez, MDDr. Raghav Sharma, MD
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59 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Italian, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Hindi
Fort Myers , FLCambridge , MALady Lake , FLWinter Park , FL
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud Med School: University of Toledo Medical School Med School: Universidad Central Del Caribe Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nelson Leonidas Charles

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Nelson Leonidas Charles has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Nelson Leonidas Charles has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

59 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Elmhurst Hospital Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud in 1967.

NPI Number

Dr. Charles' NPI number is 1821026238.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Nelson Charles accepting new patients?
Dr. Nelson Charles is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Nelson Charles's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Nelson Charles accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Nelson Charles accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Nelson Charles's office located?
Dr. Nelson Charles's office is located at 1550 Barkley Cir, Fort Myers, FL, 33907.
Which hospitals is Dr. Nelson Charles affiliated with?
Dr. Nelson Charles is affiliated with Gulf Coast Medical Center.
Does Dr. Nelson Charles accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Nelson Charles has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

Data Sources

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