Kent R. Nilsson
Expertise in
41
conditions

Dr. Kent R. Nilsson

Cardiology
242 King Avenue, Suite 210, 
Athens, GA 
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Expertise in
41
conditions
242 King Avenue, Suite 210, 
Athens, GA 

Overview

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 clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Nilsson is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NC

Fellowships

Duke University School of Medicine, 2010

Hospital Affiliations

St Marys Good Samaritan Hospital
St Mary's Hospital
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Piedmont Walton Hospital
Morgan Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

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Locations

Piedmont Heart of Athens
242 King Avenue, Suite 210, 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.

3 Clinical Trials

Aveir Dual-Chamber Leadless i2i IDE Study
Aveir Dual-Chamber Leadless i2i IDE Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 27, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Retrospective Experience of CIED Implantation With Piedmont Athens Regional Electrophysiology
Retrospective Experience of CIED Implantation With Piedmont Athens Regional Electrophysiology
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 21, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Left Atrial Appendage Ligation With the LARIAT™ Suture Delivery System as Adjunctive Therapy to Pulmonary Vein Isolation for Persistent or Longstanding Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Left Atrial Appendage Ligation With the LARIAT™ Suture Delivery System as Adjunctive Therapy to Pulmonary Vein Isolation for Persistent or Longstanding Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: September 05, 2021
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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25 Total Publications

Severe orthostatic hypotension after left atrial appendage occlusion.
Severe orthostatic hypotension after left atrial appendage occlusion.
Journal: HeartRhythm case reports
Published: August 21, 2026
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kent R. Nilsson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atrial Fibrillation, 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. Kent R. Nilsson specialize in?

While Dr. Kent R. Nilsson is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Sick Sinus Syndrome, and Arrhythmias. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Kent R. Nilsson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kent R. Nilsson has published 25 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atrial Fibrillation. You can view a list of Dr. Kent R. Nilsson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Kent R. Nilsson accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-475-1700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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