Nelson C Mandrell, MD

Dr. Nelson Mandrell is an internal medicine physician who specializes in pulmonology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of lung and respiratory conditions. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2020. Dr. Mandrell recently finished his fellowship training at UVA Health Medical Center in 2025, bringing 13 years of experience to his practice. He provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Mandrell practices at multiple UVA Health locations throughout Virginia, including Charlottesville and Culpeper. His expertise encompasses treating complex respiratory conditions such as COPD with multiple health complications and various forms of chronic lung disease. He performs specialized diagnostic procedures including pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate treatment responses. Dr. Mandrell also conducts asthma challenge …tests to help identify specific triggers and develop targeted treatment plans for patients with breathing difficulties.