Dr. Michael Nelson, MD

CardiologyMaleAge 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.

Dr. Michael Nelson, MD

ProActive Heart & Vein Center, Germantown, TN

7751 WOLF RIVER BLVD Germantown, TN 38138
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
Telehealth services available

Accepting 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
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  • Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Nelson's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Heart Murmur
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Nelson treats Heart Murmur more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Nelson treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
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very high

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

Venous Insufficiency
very high
very high

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%
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4 Star
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4%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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6%
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Medication
My Cardiologist, Michael Nelson, refused to refill my prescription for Furosemide, a requirement for Health failure patients. The reason for this was because I saw a kidney doctor months ago out of precaution. I am not understand any treatment by the kidneys doctor nor did he restrict any medications. After explaining I was still refused. I not able to get appointment with new doctor for a month. If necessary I will have to go to emergency room.
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Richard Townsend – Jul 21, 2023
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Professional and Informative..
Dr. Nelson and staff are very professional and informative. They went out of the way to make sure my tests were clear and I was prepared for my upcoming surgery. I felt comfortable and at ease the entire time. I definitely recommend Dr. Nelson he’s a wonderful cardiologist! Thank you!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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May 10, 2023
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Extremely Impressed
I was extremely impressed with Dr. Nelson and his staff. I felt as though they were genuinely concerned and wanted to find out why I was having problems. They made a profound impact on me and I highly recommend ProActive Heart & Vein Center.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 04, 2023
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Caring, kind and efficient!
Dr . Nelson and his staff were patient and efficient. They explained (in detail) my procedure and alleviated my concerns. Mina and Kim were very kind.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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D. Haynes – Dec 08, 2022
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New Patient
Dr. Nelson and his staff are friendly and professional. I felt very knowledgeable about the testing and care I would be receiving. I was given adequate time to ask questions and discuss any concerns I was having.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Christian H – Jul 21, 2022
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Excellent staff and customer service
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 10, 2022
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I am a fairly new patient of Dr Nelson. I have found Dr Nelson is very thorough and his staff all work as a team.
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Apr 28, 2022
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I was one of Dr. Michael Nelson’s first patients in Memphis. He helped me when I started having uncontrollable blood pressure. I was desperate for help and that’s exactly what I got. He is an outstanding doctor - provided immediate solutions! He is very thorough, kind, compassionate and so knowledgeable. We are blessed to have him in this area. Thank you, Dr. Nelson for your wonderful care. Also love your staff: Pam, Mary and many others.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathy Ferguson – Feb 24, 2022
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Short wait time. Friendly staff that aims to please. Procedures happily explained and all my questions answered. I like Dr. Nelson and his staff.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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ProActive Works For Me! – Jan 01, 2022
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Excellent referral and extremely knowledgeable and professional doctor who explain the health situation in a manner that’s easily understandable.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 01, 2022
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Things are explained well, as long as all questions and concerns are brought up. Genuine care is shown by Dr. Nelson and his team. I’ve been pleased.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Aug 08, 2021
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Dr. Nelson is awesome, and his staff are, too! All are so pleasant, personable, and caring, and do all they can to make one feel comfortable and informed. After ten years of seeing them, they are consistently professional and courteous.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Chris West – Jul 03, 2021
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Doctor Nelson and his Team explains everything so well of what you' are going through . I did not know I had restless legs and in large veins I am grateful for doctor Nelson and his team
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Marie hayslett – Jun 17, 2021
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I had been to 2 other cardiologists before my nurse practitioner sent me to Dr. Nelson; I was impressed and felt comfortable from the moment I walked into the office, to the absolute end of my treatments (in which I was nervous). The staff was very courteous, environment very clean, and Dr. Nelson was awesome! Never have I encountered a physician so caring yet straightforward, personable, and easy to talk to and answer any questions you may ponder. Dr. Nelson has an amazing staff who all admire his work and enjoy working for him.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lady M – Mar 14, 2021
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I can't say enough great things about Dr. Nelson and the staff. All procedures were explained completely and in words I understood. They willingly answered any questions I had. A highly professional group that smiled and talked to you. I would highly recommend ProActive Heart and Vein.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Richard Sumner – Mar 13, 2021
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Capable, caring, compassionate cardiology.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jane – Feb 12, 2021
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truly make me feel lie family. never feel like i am a number rather a friend. answer all my questions honestly even if they are not what you want to hear.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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jerome joseph mccaskey, jr – Dec 29, 2020
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I had a bad experience with previous cardiologist but Dr. Nelson is more thorough and performs more testing than any cardiologist I’ve had experience with and all of his staff knows my name when I walk in and treats me with respect and kindness. I kept passing his office going to radiation treatment for prostate cancer and asked my PCP to refer me there to him. So glad that I did.
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T. Cupples – Dec 01, 2020
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Outstanding overall visit.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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R. Payne – Nov 22, 2020
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Awesome group of people
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Donna Pommell – Oct 11, 2020
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Care Philosophy

Dr. Nelson has great passion and vision about his commitment to individualized patient care and quality.

Biography

Dr. Nelson was born and raised in New York.  He attended medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and then left the New York area for...Read more

Specialties

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Clinical Cardiology
  • Invasive Cardiology
  • Preventive Cardiology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Phlebology

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

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    What is Dr. Michael Nelson, MD's office address?

    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.

    Locations

    ProActive Heart & Vein Center, Germantown, TN

    Cardiology Associates of Memphis Pllc7751 WOLF RIVER BLVD Germantown, TN 38138
    1

    Bennett L Rudorfer MD

    Bennett L Rudorfer MD PA310 W Tyler Ave West Memphis, AR 72301
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    Dr. Nelson is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.

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    Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis

    Memphis, TN

    69% Patients that would definitely recommend, 1% lower than the national average

    2 Awards Received

    Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital

    Germantown, TN

    Methodist University Hospital

    Memphis, TN

    71% Patients that would definitely recommend, 1% higher than the national average

    Saint Francis Hospital

    Memphis, TN

    51% Patients that would definitely recommend, 19% lower than the national average