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Dr. Michael Nelson, MD

Cardiology*
4.7 (183)
Map Pin Small Germantown, TN
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Nelson, MD

Dr. Michael Nelson, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Germantown, TN. They specialize in Cardiology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis, Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital, Methodist University Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital. Dr. Nelson, completed a residency at yale University. Patients rated Dr. Nelson an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Nelson works at ProActive Heart & Vein Center, Germantown, TN in Germantown, TN with other offices in West Memphis, AR. They frequently treat conditions like Peripheral Edema, Aortic Valve Regurgitation and Venous Insufficiency 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. Nelson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Cardiology Associates of Memphis Pllc
    7751 WOLF RIVER BLVD, Germantown, TN 38138 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (901) 297-4000
  2. 2
    Bennett L Rudorfer MD PA
    310 W Tyler Ave, West Memphis, AR 72301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (870) 732-2398

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis
  • Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
  • Methodist University Hospital
  • Saint Francis Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Peripheral Edema
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Venous Insufficiency

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Peripheral Edema
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Venous Insufficiency
Aortic Valve Disease
Cardiomegaly
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Sinus Bradycardia
Varicose Veins
Atherosclerosis
Chest Pain
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Lipid Disorders
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Sinus Tachycardia
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Heart Disease
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Limb Swelling
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Pulmonary Hypertension
Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Typical Atrial Flutter
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Venous Sclerotherapy
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Angina
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Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiovascular Disease
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Embolism
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Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Lymphedema
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Spider Veins
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Vascular Disease
Venous Hypertension
Venous Reflux
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Angioplasty With Stent Placement
Ankle-Brachial Index Test
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Doppler Ultrasound
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Cardiac Angiography
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Ultrasound
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Doppler Test
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovenous Laser Treatment
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Lower Extremity Peripheral Ultrasound
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Angiograms
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Radiofrequency Ablation
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test
Varicose Vein Procedure
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    4.7
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    Based on 183 ratings
    Patient Ratings (183)
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (11)
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hebrew
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1043477136
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • HARVARD Medical School
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • yale University
    Residency
    Internship
    • yale University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Yeshiva
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Michael Nelson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nelson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Nelson has seen patients for Peripheral Edema, Aortic Valve Regurgitation and Venous Insufficiency, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nelson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    183 patients have reviewed Dr. Nelson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nelson.

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