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Dr. James Nelson, MD

Pediatric Cardiology
Map Pin Small Atlanta, GA
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. James Nelson, MD

Dr. James Nelson, MD is a Pediatric Cardiology Specialist in Atlanta, GA. They graduated from Duke School of Medicine|Duke University - School of Medicine and is affiliated with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston and Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite.

Dr. Nelson works at Egleston in Atlanta, GA. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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. Nelson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Egleston
    1405 Clifton Rd NE # 34A, Atlanta, GA 30322 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 256-2593
  2. 2
    Center for Advanced Pediatrics
    1400 Tullie Rd NE Ste 630, Atlanta, GA 30329 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (404) 256-2593
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston
  • Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta At Scottish Rite

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    About Dr. James Nelson, MD

    Specialties
    • Pediatric Cardiology
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1487099859
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Seattle Children's Hospital Pediatric Cardiology|Seattle Chldrns Hosp
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Duke University Medical Center (Interventional Cardiovascular and Vascular)|Duke University Medical Center Pediatric Program
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Duke School of Medicine|Duke University - School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatrics
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