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Mark Nelson, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Cumberland, MD, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside

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Thoracic Surgery • Cumberland, MD

Cardiovascular Surgery

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, Director Heart Institute, Western Maryland Health Systems

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Summary

  • Dr. Mark Nelson is a thoracic surgeon in Cumberland, MD and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UPMC Presbyterian and Western Maryland Regional Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine and has been in practice 30 years. He specializes in cardiovascular surgery.

Education & Training

  • West Virginia University School of Medicine
    West Virginia University School of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1992 - 1995
  • West Virginia University
    West Virginia UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1992
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1989 - 2024
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1995 - 2005
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 1992 - 1995
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks EHR, eClinicalWorks LLC, 2012-2013
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Mark Nelson, Dr. Mark Nelson, MD, Dr. M Nelson, Dr. Mark G Nelson