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Dr. James Neilson, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Ocala, FL
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. James Neilson, MD

Dr. James Neilson, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Ocala, FL. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and is affiliated with AdventHealth Ocala. Dr. Neilson, completed a residency at University Tex HSC. Patients rated Dr. Neilson an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Neilson works at AdventHealth Medical Group Heart Care & Surgical Specialists at Deerwood in Ocala, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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.

Dr. Neilson's Office Locations

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    AdventHealth Medical Group Heart Care & Surgical Specialists at Deerwood
    1720 SE 16th Ave Ste 303, Ocala, FL 34471 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (754) 255-6616

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Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Abdominal Pain
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
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Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Cancer
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Gallstones
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
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Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Excision
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Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Impella Device
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    About Dr. James Neilson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1295735710
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Tex HSC
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    Residency
    • University Tex HSC
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • AdventHealth Ocala

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    Dr. Neilson works at AdventHealth Medical Group Heart Care & Surgical Specialists at Deerwood in Ocala, FL. View the full address on Dr. Neilson’s profile.

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