Michael Edwin Nelson, MD
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
5 out of 5,
Piedmont Physicians at Resource Medical - Suite 2200
1500 Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 2200
Athens, GA 30606-2188
Phone
706-543-0471Fax
706-543-6091
Dr. Nelson earned his bachelor's degree from Presbyterian College in 1996. He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in 2000. Dr. Nelson went on to complete a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati's Children's Hospital in 2004.
Dr. Nelson is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He has been in practice with his friend, Dr. Baker, for 16 years.
Dr. Nelson has been practicing medicine for 16 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, he worked as an employed physician with Athens Regional Medical Center.
Dr. Nelson is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. He has been in practice with his friend, Dr. Baker, for 16 years.
Dr. Nelson has been practicing medicine for 16 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, he worked as an employed physician with Athens Regional Medical Center.
Provider Information
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Newborns (0-28 days)
Infants (ages 0-18 months)
Toddlers (ages 18 months - 3)
Children (ages 4 - 11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2004
Medical College of Georgia
Medical Education, 2000
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics
Verified Reviews
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5 out of 5
1,660 ratings,
377 reviews
8/11/2025
He is a great physician!
8/7/2025
Dr. Nelson is always kind and thorough.
7/28/2025
A very nice talkative doctor that ask questions and give answers, always will a smile. And give good go home advice too .
7/22/2025
We love Dr. Nelson! He always takes time with us and seems to genuinely care about us.
7/21/2025
Dr Nelson is a wonderful doctor and provides excellent care.
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Medicare
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Wellcare
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Piedmont Physicians at Resource Medical - Suite 2200
1500 Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 2200 Athens, GA 30606-2188