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John Nelson, MD, Geriatrics, Asheville, NC, Catawba Valley Medical Center

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Geriatrics Asheville, NC

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Summary

  • Dr. John Nelson, MD is a geriatrician in Asheville, North Carolina. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina, Ohio, and Louisiana. He is affiliated with Caldwell UNC Health Care, Catawba Valley Medical Center, and Frye Regional Medical Center Alexander Campus.

Education & Training

  • Mount Carmel Health System
    Mount Carmel Health SystemResidency, Family Medicine, 1984 - 1986
  • Mount Carmel Health System
    Mount Carmel Health SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 1983 - 1984
  • LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport
    LSU School of Medicine in ShreveportClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1987 - 2024
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1984 - 1988
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1983 - 1986
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • American Board of Family Medicine Geriatric Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011

Hospital Affiliations