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Dr. Michael Nelson, MD

Dr. Michael Nelson, MD

Cardiology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Nelson, MD is a cardiologist in Germantown, TN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nelson has extensive experience in Aortic Aneurysm or Dissection and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis and Methodist University Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 183 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (183 reviews)

Practice

7751 Wolf River Blvd Germantown, TN 38138
Telehealth available

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

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Dr. Nelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson

4.7

183 ratings, 132 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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1 Star
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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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Adrienne S. – Dec 15, 2023
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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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Sep 24, 2023
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What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Richard Townsend – Jul 21, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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May 10, 2023
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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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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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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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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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Apr 28, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Kathy Ferguson – Feb 24, 2022
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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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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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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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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
1 person found this helpful
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Chris West – Jul 03, 2021
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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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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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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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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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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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T. Cupples – Dec 01, 2020
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About Me

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 his advanced medical training.  Dr. Nelson completed his residency in Internal Medicine...read more
  • Cardiology

  • Interventional Cardiology

  • Clinical Cardiology

  • Invasive Cardiology

  • Preventive Cardiology

  • Vascular Surgery

  • Nuclear Medicine

  • Vascular Medicine

  • Venous and Lymphatic Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • 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
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
The American Board of Phlebology®
The American Board of Phlebology
Phlebology
Self designated 
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Dr. Nelson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Unavail7751 Wolf River Blvd Germantown, TN 38138
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Methodist University Hospital

      1265 Union Ave
      Memphis, TN 38104
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis

      6019 Walnut Grove Rd
      Memphis, TN 38120
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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