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David Nelson, MD, Pediatric Cardiology, Memphis, TN

DavidNelsonMD

Pediatric Cardiology Memphis, TN

Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care

Professor, Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

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  • Office

    848 Adams Ave
    Memphis, TN 38103
    Phone+1 901-287-7337
    Fax+1 901-287-4646

Education & Training

  • Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center
    Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 1994 - 1996
  • Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center
    Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 1992 - 1994
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Pediatrics, 1989 - 1992
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1989
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoPh.D., Pharmacology and Physiology, 1987
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at UrbanaB.S., Elect Engineering, Highest Honors, 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1996 - 2021
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2005 - 2010
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1989 - 1993
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society 1989
  • Frank Howell Wright Award for Outstanding Performance in Pediatrics 1989
  • Alfred Richman Research Award American College of Chest Physicians, 1985
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Peritoneal Dialysis Does Not Adversely Affect Kidney Function Recovery After Congenital Heart Surgery  
    Riley A.A., J.L. Jefferies, D.P. Nelson, M.R. Bennett, J.J. Blinder, Q. Ma, P. Devarajan, S.L. Goldstein, Int J Artif Organs, 1/1/2014
  • Parvovirus B19 Myocarditis Causes Significant Morbidity and Mortality in Children  
    Molina K.M., X. Garcia, S.W. Denfield, Y. Fan, W.R. Morrow, J.A. Towbin, E.A. Frazier, D.P. Nelson, Pediatr Cardiol, 1/1/2013
  • Left Ventricular Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy in Barth Syndrome: An Example of an Undulating Cardiac Phenotype Necessitating Mechanical Circulatory Support as a Bridge...  
    Hanke S.P., A.B. Gardner, J.P. Lombardi, P.B. Manning, D.P. Nelson, J.A. Towbin, J.L. Jefferies, A. Lorts, Pediatr Cardiol, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • A Retrospective Evaluation of Recruitment Maneuvers in a Pediatric Intensive Care.
    Schum, R., C. White, D.P. Nelson, AARC International Meeting, 12/1/2014
  • Fostering Situation Awareness in Cardiac Intensive Care Improves Recognition of Clinical Deterioration and Reduces Safety Events.
    Kinstler, A.J., D.P. Nelson, ANCC National Magnet Conference, Dallas, TX, 10/1/2014
  • Single-Stage Repair of an Unusual Association: Congenital Gerbode Defect, Hypoplastic Aortic Arch and Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return in an Infant.
    Flores S, T.R. Kimball, D.P. Nelson, D.L. Morales, American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, 10/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Invited Speaker – Situation Awareness in Cardiac Care 
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH - 2/1/2014
  • Invited Faculty - Management of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure in Children 
    Grand Rapids, MI - 6/1/2013
  • Invited Speaker – Situational Awareness in the CICU 
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH - 6/1/2013
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Other

  • Pathologic Supply Dependence of Oxygen Utilization in Dogs with Bacteremia or Endotoxemia. (Ph.D. Thesis) 
    D.P. Nelson, University of Chicago, IL
    1/1/1987

Press Mentions

  • Le Bonheur Program Draws Cardiologists Across the US to Memphis
    Le Bonheur Program Draws Cardiologists Across the US to MemphisOctober 10th, 2023