Jennifer S. Nelson
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions

Overview

Jennifer Nelson is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.

Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Sternal Cleft, and Ventricular Septal Defects.

Dr. Nelson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Graduate Institution

Arcadia University (Formerly Beaver College), MMS, 2016

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in FL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
  • HMO
  • POS
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Health Options
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
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Locations

Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida
6535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando, FL 32827
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Expertise in
16
conditions
Thoracic Surgery
Expertise in
16
conditions
Thoracic Surgery
Referral may be required

Office

217 Hillcrest St, 
Orlando, FL 
 (13.6 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English

Kevin Accola is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Accola is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jennifer S. Nelson

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Is Dr. Jennifer S. Nelson a top-rated expert for Double Aortic Arch?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jennifer S. Nelson is classified as an Advanced expert for Double Aortic Arch, 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. Jennifer S. Nelson specialize in?

While Dr. Jennifer S. Nelson is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, and Sternal Cleft. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Jennifer S. Nelson accept my insurance?

Dr. Jennifer S. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 407-650-7715 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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