Expertise in
20
conditions

Dr. Nelson Telles

Cardiology
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Cardiology-Lakeview
6000 University Ave Ste A20, 
West Des Moines, IA 

Expertise in
20
conditions
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Cardiology-Lakeview
6000 University Ave Ste A20, 
West Des Moines, IA 
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Overview

Nelson Telles is a Cardiologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Telles is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Apoplexy, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IA
Hospital Affiliations
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Cardiology-Lakeview
6000 University Ave Ste A20, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Call: 515-241-2330
Other Locations
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Cardiology-Methodist Plaza
1215 Pleasant St Ste 414, Des Moines, IA 50309
Call: 515-241-5700

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.


5 Total Publications

End-stage renal disease patients undergoing angioplasty and bypass for critical limb ischemia have worse outcomes compared to non-ESRD patients: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
End-stage renal disease patients undergoing angioplasty and bypass for critical limb ischemia have worse outcomes compared to non-ESRD patients: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions
Published: October 07, 2020
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    • Distinguished
    • Atherosclerosis
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    • Angina
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    • Apoplexy
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    • Arrhythmias
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    • Arterial Embolism
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    • Atrial Fibrillation
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    • Atrial Tachycardia
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    • Aortic Regurgitation
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    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
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    • Bidirectional Tachycardia
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    • Cardiomyopathy
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    • Carotid Artery Disease
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