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David Nelson, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Bellevue, WA, Overlake Medical Center and Clinics

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Thoracic Surgery Bellevue, WA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Program Director

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  • Office

    Overlake Hospital Medical Center
    1135 116th Ave. NE Ste 605
    Bellevue, WA 98004
    Phone+1 425-454-8161
    Fax+1 425-467-3915
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Summary

  • Dr. Nelson is a Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon specializing in adult cardiac surgery including coronary revascularization, off pump beating heart surgery, valve and aortic root, and trans catheter valve replacement (TAVR). His practice includes all aspects of thoracic surgery including lung cancer and mediastinal tumors.

Education & Training

  • University of Utah Health
    University of Utah HealthFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1993 - 1995
  • University of California Davis Health
    University of California Davis HealthResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1993
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus
    University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1989 - Present
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2011 - 2024
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2005 - 2014
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1995 - 2013
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1993 - 1996
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Press Mentions

  • Overlake Hospital’s New Operating Rooms Allow for Cutting-Edge Heart Procedures
    Overlake Hospital’s New Operating Rooms Allow for Cutting-Edge Heart ProceduresAugust 19th, 2019

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