Dr. Michael Nelson, MD
Cardiology•Male•Age 48
Cardiology
Dr. Michael Nelson, MD is a cardiology specialist in Germantown, TN and has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from A Einstein Col Med Yeshiva Univ in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis and Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

ProActive Heart & Vein Center, Germantown, TN
7751 WOLF RIVER BLVD Germantown, TN 38138Accepting new patients
Dr. Nelson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Nelson's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Nelson treats Heart Murmur more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Nelson treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Nelson treats Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Nelson treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Nelson treats Venous Insufficiency more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Nelson treats this condition more than 100% of his peers
Dr. Nelson's conditions and procedures:
- Heart Murmur
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Venous Insufficiency
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
- Angina
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis of Aorta
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Embolism
- Endocarditis
- First Degree Heart Block
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypotension
- Limb Swelling
- Long QT Syndrome
- Lymphedema
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Secondary Hypertension
- Septal Defect
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Spider Veins
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- 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 Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardiac Ultrasound
- Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cardioversion, Elective
- Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Chest Pain Evaluation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Coronary Angiogram
- Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
- Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
- Doppler Test
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
- Endovenous Laser Treatment
- HeartAware Online Risk Screening
- Lower Extremity Peripheral Ultrasound
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Nuclear Stress Testing
- Peripheral Angiograms
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- 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
- Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
- Venous Sclerotherapy
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Dr. Nelson's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson
4.7
Based on 182 ratings
5 Star | 89% | 89% |
4 Star | 4% | 4% |
3 Star | 1% | 1% |
2 Star | 1% | 1% |
1 Star | 6% | 6% |
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Clinical Cardiology
- Invasive Cardiology
- Preventive Cardiology
- Vascular Surgery
- Nuclear Medicine
- Vascular Medicine
- Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
Board Certifications
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Yeshiva
Undergraduate School
Harvard Medical School
Fellowship Hospital, 2007
Emory University
Fellowship Hospital, 2006
Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 2006
Yale University
Residency Hospital, 2003
YALE UNIVERSITY
Internship Hospital, 2001
A Einstein Col Med Yeshiva Univ
Medical School, 2000
- English
- Hebrew
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Nelson's office is located at 7751 WOLF RIVER BLVD, Germantown, TN 38138. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Michael Nelson, MD speak?
Dr. Michael Nelson, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Hebrew.
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ProActive Heart & Vein Center, Germantown, TN
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51% Patients that would definitely recommend, 19% lower than the national average
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