David W Nelson MD

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Program Director

1135 116th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004
Phone+1 425-454-8161
Fax+1 425-454-9304

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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 HealthFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1993 - 1995
University of California Davis HealthResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1993
University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 1987

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1989 - Present
WA State Medical License 2011 - 2028
AZ State Medical License 2005 - 2014
CO State Medical License 1995 - 2013
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 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Press Mentions

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

Grant Support

Modulation of Macrophage Antifungal Activity by the Transcriptional Co-regulator CITED1MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY2023–2026

Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons - ACS
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