Overview
Dr. Nelson earned his bachelor's degree from Presbyterian College in 1996. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in 2000. Dr. Nelson went on to complete a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati's Children's Hospital in 2004.
Dr. Nelson is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He has been in practice with his friend, Dr. Baker, for 16 years.
Dr. Nelson has been practicing medicine for 16 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, he worked as an employed physician with Athens Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are H1N1 Influenza, Impetigo, Otitis, and Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1500 Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 2200, Athens, GA 30606
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Piedmont Physicians At Resource Medical - Suite 3400
Dr. Braucher earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at the University of Arkansas. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Hospice and Palliative Care.Dr. Braucher has been practicing medicine for 32 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physician Group, Dr. Braucher was a member of the Athens Regional Physician Group. He has historically been in private practice as well.In his spare time, Dr. Braucher enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys landscaping, canoeing, hiking, and swimming. Please call the office to inquire about becoming a new patient. Dr. Braucher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc
James Murphey is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Cleveland, Georgia. Dr. Murphey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension. Dr. Murphey is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Physicians At Oconee Health Campus
Cary Hefty, MD, earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed her residency at Greenville Health System. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Berry College and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.Dr. Hefty has been practicing medicine for 12 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Hefty worked with the University of Georgia's Student Health Center.Dr. Hefty offers care for all ages. Her special interests include exercise and nutrition in preventative medicine and helping patients manage chronic conditions.In her spare time, Dr. Hefty enjoys outdoor activities, traveling with family, and reading. She is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Hefty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency. Her top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Infant Hyperglycemia, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- CellulitisDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CroupDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Croup.
- EthmoiditisDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Ethmoiditis.
- Fetal Parvovirus SyndromeDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome.
- FluDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Flu.
- H1N1 InfluenzaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about H1N1 Influenza.
- Experienced
- Acute CystitisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- AnaphylaxisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Anaphylaxis.
- ApraxiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Apraxia.
- AsthmaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.