Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
Regions Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
2575 University Ave, 
W Ste 140 Saint Paul, MN 

Overview

As I completed a dual M.D./Ph.D. in medical school, I chose cardiology because I was interested in the study of hemodynamics. My work with a cardiovascular physiologist mentor also influenced my decision. My mentor helped me see how cardiology brought scientific training together with emotional support for patients. I like to be in a specialty where you can do interventions that make people feel better right away and also influence a better prognosis. My special clinical interest is in cardiovascular imaging, including cardiac MRI, CT scans, nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. I am also interested in cardiac rehab and how completing a program can significantly improve outcomes for patients with coronary artery disease and heart failure. My goal working with patients is to set up the best possible outcome by doing a thorough workup and making decisions guided by their wants and needs. I'm interested in quality and evidence-based medicine. After gathering as much data as possible and considering a patient's input, then we can create a care plan that makes sense. In my free time, I enjoy working on patents for CT and nuclear medicine imaging. I already hold 10 patents. When the weather is nice, I like boating and swimming. In the winter, I like to travel to warm places. In the past, I was the Department Head of Cardiology at Regions Hospital for nine years. I currently direct the Cardiac Rehab and Cardiovascular Research programs. I have also been honored as one of the top cardiologists several times by Mpls/St. Paul magazine. Finally, I am a member of the following professional associations: * Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) * American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) * Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) * American College of Cardiology (ACC).

Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Attack, and Apoplexy.

Dr. Nelson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular Disease. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MN

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular Disease

Fellowships

University of Wisconsin Hospitals- Madison - 1999
University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics - 1998

Hospital Affiliations

Regions Hospital
Westfields Hospital And Clinic
Amery Hospital & Clinic
Hudson Hospital
Lakeview Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Sanford
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Regions Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
2575 University Ave, W Ste 140 Saint Paul, MN 55114
Other Locations
HealthPartners Clinic Apple Valley
15350 English Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Regions Hospital - The Heart Center
Jackson, MN 55101

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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While Dr. William B. Nelson is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Attack. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

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