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Dr. Christopher Nielsen, MD

Interventional Cardiology*
5.0 (5)
Map Pin Small Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christopher Nielsen, MD

Dr. Christopher Nielsen, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist in Charleston, SC. They specialize in Interventional Cardiology, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine and is affiliated with University Medical Center. Dr. Nielsen, completed a residency at Medical University of South Carolina. Patients rated Dr. Nielsen an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Nielsen works at MUSC Health Ashley River Tower in Charleston, SC. They frequently treat conditions like Acute Coronary Syndrome and Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Nielsen's Office Locations

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    MUSC Health Ashley River Tower
    25 Courtenay Dr # 100A, Charleston, SC 29425 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (843) 876-5146

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  • University Medical Center

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Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
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Angina
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Mitral Valve Disease
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Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Dissection
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Secondary Hypertension
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Surgery
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Impella Device
Mitral Valve Surgery
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
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    About Dr. Christopher Nielsen, MD

    Specialties*
    • Interventional Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1477661429
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Medical University of South Carolina
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Medical University of South Carolina
    Residency
    Internship
    • Medical University of South Carolina
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Wake Forest School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Christopher Nielsen, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nielsen is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Nielsen has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Nielsen works at MUSC Health Ashley River Tower in Charleston, SC. View the full address on Dr. Nielsen’s profile.

    Dr. Nielsen has seen patients for Acute Coronary Syndrome and Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nielsen on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Nielsen. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nielsen.

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