Overview
Erick Avelar is a Cardiologist in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Avelar is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2470 Daniells Bridge Rd Bldg 200, 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.
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Kent Nilsson, MD earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 2002 . He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2005. He completed both his Cardiology (2007) and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowships (2009) at Duke University Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. Prior to joining Piedmont Heart Institute, Dr. Nilsson was in practice at Athens Regional Medical Center and at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Nilsson is board certified in both Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology. He is a Fellow in both the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Rhythm Society. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Georgia/Augusta University Medical Partnership in Athens, where he teaches and conducts research. In his spare time, Dr. Nilsson enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys gardening, hunting and fishing. The family is active in their church. Dr. Nilsson welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Nilsson is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Erick Avelar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Erick Avelar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Erick Avelar by calling their office at 706-389-3440. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Erick Avelar a top-rated expert for Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Erick Avelar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Erick Avelar specialize in?
While Dr. Erick Avelar is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Arrhythmias. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Erick Avelar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Erick Avelar has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines. You can view a list of Dr. Erick Avelar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Erick Avelar accept my insurance?
Dr. Erick Avelar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-389-3440 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Cardiomyopathy Due to AnthracyclinesDr. Avelar isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- ApoplexyDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Avelar isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Experienced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Avelar isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.

