Overview
James Miller is a Cardiologist in Athens,, Georgia. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, COVID-19, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 600F, 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 Heart Of Athens
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.
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PHI Of Athens
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Miller
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Miller?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Miller by calling their office at 706-475-1700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Miller a top-rated expert for Endocarditis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Miller is classified as an Experienced expert for Endocarditis, 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. James Miller specialize in?
While Dr. James Miller is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Endocarditis, COVID-19, and Pediatric Myocarditis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. James Miller participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Miller has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endocarditis. You can view a list of Dr. James Miller's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Miller accept my insurance?
Dr. James Miller accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-475-1700 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
- Experienced
- AtherosclerosisDr. Miller isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Miller isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- COVID-19Dr. Miller isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- EndocarditisDr. Miller isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Miller isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- NecrosisDr. Miller isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.

