Dr. Ronald Nelson, MD

Interventional Cardiology*•Male•Age 76

Interventional Cardiology*

Dr. Ronald Nelson, MD is an interventional cardiologist in South Bend, IN and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1974. He specializes in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiology, and more.

Dr. Ronald Nelson, MD

Practice

610 N Michigan St Ste 400 South Bend, IN 46601
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(574) 647-1000
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(574) 647-1000
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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
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Nelson specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals

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Dr. Nelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson

4.6

11 ratings, 4 with a written review
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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
No results
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Jude – Jul 30, 2020
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Jan 05, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Wallkill, NY – Apr 14, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Chicago, IL – Feb 04, 2016
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biography

Born in Kankakee Illinois, I attended the University of Illinois in Champaign and received a BS degree majoring in chemistry. I attended Rush Medical College and graduated with a M.D. degree in 1974. My Internal Medicine and Cardiology training...read more

  • Interventional Cardiology

  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Rush Presby St Lukes Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1982

  • Rush Medical College

    Residency Hospital, 1977

  • Rush Medical College

    Medical School, 1974

  • University Of Illinois At Urbana-champaign

    Undergraduate School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Dr. Nelson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    South Bend Clinic Advanced Cardiac RHYTHM Center610 N Michigan St Ste 400 South Bend, IN 46601
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    Beacon Medical Group Specialists Granger3220 Beacon Pkwy Ste 200 Granger, IN 46530
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    Practice

    Beacon Medical Group-Trauma and Surgical Services621 Memorial Dr Ste 502 South Bend, IN 46601
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    Practice

    Office610 N Michigan St Ste 306 South Bend, IN 46601
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Community Hospital of Bremen

      1020 High Rd
      Bremen, IN 46506

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      84%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      7% higher than the national average

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    • Memorial Hospital of South Bend

      615 N Michigan St
      South Bend, IN 46601
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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