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Summary
Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia treats heart failure, chest wall pain, and cardiac arrhythmia, and performs electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms. He practices cardiology and internal medicine with 18 years of experience. Dr. Garcia is affiliated with Unitypoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Story County Medical Center, Clarke County Hospital, and Unitypoint Health Methodist West Hospital, and sees patients in West Des Moines and Des Moines, Iowa. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Centro-Occidental Lisandro Alvarado.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 18 years of experience
- speaks English
- Univ Centro-Occidental Lisandro Alvarado Decanato De Ciencias De La Salud
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles Garcia has 3 locationsUnitypoint Cardiology Lakeview
6000 University Ave Ste A20West Des Moines, IA 50266 Tel: (515) 241-2330
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
Unitypoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center
1200 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50309 Tel: (515) 241-6212
Unitypoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital
1660 60th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266 Tel: (515) 343-1000
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| Cardiology | Infectious Disease | Nurse Practitioner | Nurse Practitioner |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 18 Years of Experience | 59 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| West Des Moines , IA | Des Moines , IA | Clive , IA | West Des Moines , IA |
| Med School: Univ Centro-Occidental Lisandro Alvarado Decanato De Ciencias De La Salud | Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine | ||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles Garcia
Medical Specialties
Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles Garcia has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles Garcia has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles Garcia holds an expired medical license in the state of Iowa.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Univ Centro-Occidental Lisandro Alvarado Decanato De Ciencias De La Salud in 2008.
NPI Number
Dr. Telles Garcia's NPI number is 1922360726.
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- Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia is affiliated with Unitypoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Story County Medical Center, Clarke County Hospital, and Unitypoint Health Methodist West Hospital.
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