Dr. Eric Nelson Jr, MD
Cardiology*•Male•Age 55
Cardiology*
Dr. Eric Nelson Jr, MD is a cardiologist in Canton, GA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in 2001. He specializes in Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, and more.
Northside Heart - Canton
460 Northside Cherokee Blvd Ste 150 Canton, GA 30115Accepting new patients
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Dr. Nelson Jr is affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee Canton, a highly rated hospital.
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nelson Jr
4.3
| 5 Star | 83% | 83% |
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| 1 Star | 17% | 17% |
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About Me
care philosophy
Medical care should involve shared decisions between physician and patient and not just the physician telling the patient was to do. I enjoy spending the time talking with the patient because that's how you get to know them and find out what...read moreCardiology
Nuclear Cardiology
Clinical Cardiology
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University Of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Residency Hospital, 2004University Mass Medical School|university Mass Med School
Fellowship Hospital, 2004Mount Auburn Hospital|mt Auburn Hospital
Internship Hospital, 2002University Of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Medical School, 2001
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Northside Heart - Canton
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 13
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
84%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family19% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 12
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
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
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
77%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family12% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsCoronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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