Dr. Michael E Nelson MD
Pediatrician
1500 Oglethorpe Ave Suite 2200 Athens GA, 30606About
Dr. Michael Nelson is a pediatrician practicing in Athens, GA. Dr. Nelson is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Nelson diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Nelson can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
David Aghmashenebeli University of Georgia Faculty of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Learning Disabilities
- Bronchitis
- Impetigo
- Flu
- Tonsillitis
- Strep Throat
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jeralyn S Smith M.D.122 W Athens St Winder GA 30680
- Dr. Jon M Udwadia MD1500 OGLETHORPE AVE STE CD ATHENS GA 30606
- Dr. Holly H Aldridge MD1199 Prince Ave Athens GA 30606
- Dr. Gena A Albert MD1618 Mars Hill Rd Watkinsville GA 30677
- Dr. Victor E Payton MD700 Oglethorpe Ave Athens GA 30606
- Dr. Venkatappa N Murthy MD555 Research Dr Athens GA 30605