Dr. Kent Nilsson Jr, MD
Dr. Kent Nilsson Jr, MD is a cardiologist in Athens, GA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nilsson Jr has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, and Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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242 King Ave Ste 210 Athens, GA 30606Compare with other Cardiologists
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Dr. Kent Nilsson Jr, MD is a cardiologist in Athens, GA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nilsson Jr has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, and Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures....read moreCardiology
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases
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Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2002
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hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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