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Dr. Nelson Telles Garcia is a cardiovascular disease specialist with expertise in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Centro-Occidental Lisandro Alvarado Decanato De Ciencias De La Salud and brings 18 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Garcia speaks English and focuses on comprehensive heart care for his patients.
Dr. Garcia practices at multiple UnityPoint Health locations throughout the Des Moines area, including Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Methodist West Hospital, and his primary location at UnityPoint Cardiology Lakeview in West Des Moines, Iowa. His clinical expertise includes treating heart failure and managing high blood pressure conditions. He performs diagnostic testing such as electrocardiograms and incorporates physical therapy and strength training into patient care plans when appropriate.
Dr. Garcia practices at multiple UnityPoint Health locations throughout the Des Moines area, including Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Methodist West Hospital, and his primary location at UnityPoint Cardiology Lakeview in West Des Moines, Iowa. His clinical expertise includes treating heart failure and managing high blood pressure conditions. He performs diagnostic testing such as electrocardiograms and incorporates physical therapy and strength training into patient care plans when appropriate.
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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
- 1 area 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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| Cardiovascular Disease | Internal Medicine | Cardiovascular Disease | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 18 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
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| Med School: Univ Centro-Occidental Lisandro Alvarado Decanato De Ciencias De La Salud | Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine | Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles Garcia has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles Garcia has the following area 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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- Which hospitals is Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles Garcia affiliated with?
- Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles Garcia is affiliated with Unitypoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Story County Medical Center, Clarke County Hospital, and Unitypoint Health Methodist West Hospital.
- Where is Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles Garcia's office located?
- Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles Garcia's office is located at 6000 University Ave Ste A20, West Des Moines, IA, 50266.
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- Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles Garcia has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- What languages does Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles Garcia speak?
- Dr. Nelson Alberto Telles Garcia speaks English.
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