Jennifer Nelson MD
Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
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6535 Nemours PkwyOrlando, FL 32827
Phone+1 407-567-4000
Fax+1 407-567-5924
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Summary
- Dr. Jennifer Nelson is a thoracic surgeon in Orlando, FL and is affiliated with Nemours Children's Hospital. She received her medical degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and has been in practice 12 years. She specializes in cardiopulmonary transplantation, pediatric cardiac surgery, and cardiovascular surgery and is experienced in adult general thoracic surgery and lung transplant surgery.
Education & Training
University of MichiganFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2010 - 2013
University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Surgery, 2005 - 2010
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2017 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2020 - 2024
VA State Medical License 2016 - 2024
NC State Medical License 2005 - 2020
IA State Medical License 2016 - 2018
MI State Medical License 2010 - 2014
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Understanding Norwood Mortality in European vs. North American Registries: Time for a Comparison Study.Jennifer S Nelson
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2025-04-01 - Lifetime Management of Adolescents and Young Adults with Congenital Aortic Valve Disease.William C Frankel, Justin A Robinson, Eric E Roselli, Shinya Unai, Justin T Tretter
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2025-01-01 - Commentary: More is more?Jennifer S Nelson
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2024-12-01
Journal Articles
- Regional Differences in Right Versus Left Congenital Heart Disease Diagnoses in Neonates in the United StatesJennifer Nelson, MD, Birth Defects Research
Press Mentions
Orlando Go Red for Women Luncheon Raises over $475,000 for Heart HealthMarch 25th, 2025
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