
Overview
Jennifer Nelson is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida.
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. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
6535 Nemours Parkway, Orlando, FL 32827
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jennifer S. Nelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jennifer S. Nelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jennifer S. Nelson by calling their office at 407-650-7715. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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
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
- Advanced
- Double Aortic ArchDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Double Aortic Arch.
- Sternal CleftDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Sternal Cleft.
- Vascular RingDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Vascular Ring.
- Experienced
- Aberrant Subclavian ArteryDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Aberrant Subclavian Artery.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus SyndromeDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome.
- Cardiac DiverticulumDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Diverticulum.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Congenital Heart BlockDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Block.
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Congenital Mitral StenosisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Mitral Stenosis.
- Cor TriatriatumDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Cor Triatriatum.
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- DextrocardiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Dextrocardia.
- DiGeorge SyndromeDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about DiGeorge Syndrome.
- Double Outlet Right VentricleDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Double Outlet Right Ventricle.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)Dr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).
- Isthmian CoarctationDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Isthmian Coarctation.
- Mitral AtresiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Atresia.
- Patent Ductus ArteriosusDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
- Pulmonary AtresiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Atresia.
- Pulmonary Atresia with Ventricular Septal Defect
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Transposition of the Great ArteriesDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Transposition of the Great Arteries.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.
- X-Linked Cardiac Valvular DysplasiaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Cardiac Valvular Dysplasia.
