Overview
Dr. Nelson earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. She completed both her internship and residency in internal medicine from Albert Einstein College Hospital and Bronx Municipal Hospital Center. Dr. Nelson completed her fellowship in cardiology at North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Nelson has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. She is board certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is also certified in Nuclear Cardiology by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Nelson is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Nelson is accepting new patients and welcomes most insurance plans.
Dr. Nelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Cardiomyopathy, and Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MEDICARE PDP
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- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3333 Jodeco Road, Mcdonough, GA 30253
Piedmont Heart Of Newnan
Dr. Akhtar specializes in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology at Piedmont Augusta. His clinical interests include Cardiac MRI, Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Right Heart Catheterizations. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), The Medical Association of Georgia, and the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA). Dr. Akhtar offers treatment for conditions such as Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Cardio-Oncology, Pulmonary Hypertension, Post-partum cardiomyopathy, and other Cardiovascular Diseases.Dr. Akhtar has more than 15 years' experience in general cardiology, and is currently board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant. He manages patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD), Cardiomems®, and other implantable cardiac devices with remote heart failure monitoring capabilities. Dr. Akhtar takes great care in providing high quality care and timely follow up for his patients.In his spare time, Dr. Akhtar enjoys spending time with his family, and playing golf. Dr. Akhtar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Pulmonary Edema, Thrombectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Wellstar Cardiovascular Medicine LLC
Adam Lourie is a Cardiologist in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Lourie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Pacemaker Implantation.
Atlanta Heart Associates Mcdonough Suite A
Dr. Doughan received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon, where he also completed his internship. From Lebanon, he came to Emory University School of Medicine in 2002 to complete his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship. Dr. Doughan is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. He is also board certified in Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CT) and Testamur of the National Board of Echocardiography. Dr. Doughan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HypertensionDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertension.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines
- Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.