Dr. Mark G. Nelson
Overview
Mark Nelson, MD, specializes in cardiothoracic surgery and is board certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Nelson completed his fellowship and residency at West Virginia University School of Medicine and medical education at University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
12502 Willowbrook Road, Suite 420, Cumberland, MD 21502
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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Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- NecrosisDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.