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Summary
Dr. Nelson Charles is a cardiologist and internal medicine physician with 59 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud and completed his residency training at Elmhurst Hospital Center. His extensive career has focused on cardiovascular disease and internal medicine, allowing him to develop deep expertise in heart health and comprehensive adult care. Dr. Charles speaks Spanish, Italian, and English, enabling him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Charles practices at Gulf Coast Medical Center and maintains locations throughout Fort Myers and Cape Coral, Florida. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, including specific expertise in heart disease affecting women. His practice focuses on conditions like myocardial ischemia, where the heart muscle doesn't receive adequate blood flow. Charles performs diagnostic procedures including electrocardiograms to monitor heart …rhythm, contrast echocardiography for detailed heart imaging, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his care.
Read More Read less Dr. Charles practices at Gulf Coast Medical Center and maintains locations throughout Fort Myers and Cape Coral, Florida. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, including specific expertise in heart disease affecting women. His practice focuses on conditions like myocardial ischemia, where the heart muscle doesn't receive adequate blood flow. Charles performs diagnostic procedures including electrocardiograms to monitor heart …rhythm, contrast echocardiography for detailed heart imaging, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 59 years of experience
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, Italian, English
- Elmhurst Hospital Center
- 2 specialties
- 15 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 6 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Nelson Leonidas Charles has 6 locationsFlorida Heart Associates
1550 Barkley CirFort Myers, FL 33907 Tel: (239) 938-2000
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 Tel: (239) 938-2000
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
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| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Spanish, Italian, English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Fort Myers , FL | Brooklyn , NY | Cambridge , MA | Lady Lake , FL |
| Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud | Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med | Med School: University of Toledo Medical School | Med School: Universidad Central Del Caribe |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nelson Leonidas Charles
Medical Specialties
Dr. Nelson Leonidas Charles has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Nelson Leonidas Charles has the following 15 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
59 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Elmhurst Hospital Center
Medical School
Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo Facultad De Ciencias De La SaludGraduated in 1967
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- Dr. Nelson Charles speaks Spanish, Italian, and English.
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