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Dr. Charles Nelson III, MD
Internal Medicine* Age 69
Dr. Charles Nelson III, MD
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Dr. Charles Nelson III, MD is an Internist in Richmond, VA.
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Dr. Charles Nelson III, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 69
Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Charles Nelson III, MD is an Internist in Richmond, VA.

About

Dr. Nelson III graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Charles Nelson III, MD is an Internist in Richmond, VA and has 40 years experience. Dr. Nelson III currently practices at Bon Secours - Cardiology, Reynolds Crossing and are affiliated with Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, St. Mary's Hospital and Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital. Dr. Nelson III has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelson III received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 73 times. Dr. Nelson III's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nelson III is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Shortness of Breath
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Shortness of Breath
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Secondary Hypertension
Tobacco Use Disorder
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aneurysm
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Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Cachexia
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Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Dehydration
Down Syndrome
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypotension
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mild Asthma
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Nausea
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Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Third Degree Heart Block
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Vascular Disease
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arrhythmia Screening
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography

Insurance Accepted

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    Cigna
  • HealthKeepers Silver Pathway OAPOS-VA
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    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage

Locations

  1. 1 Bon Secours - Cardiology, Reynolds Crossing
    7001 Forest Ave Ste 200, Richmond, VA 23230
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 288-3123
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Bon Secours - Cardiology, Rappahannock
    43 William B Graham Ct, Kilmarnock, VA 22482
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 435-7735
  3. 3 Bon Secours - Cardiology, Richmond Community Hospital
    1510 N 28th St Ste 210, Richmond, VA 23223
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 545-2304
  4. 4 Bon Secours - Cardiology, Short Pump
    12320 W Broad St Ste 204, Henrico, VA 23233
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 288-3123

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May 29, 2025
Dr. Nelson is a wonderful doctor.
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University of Oregon
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Oregon Health & Science University
    1988
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Nelson III, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson III's profile.

Dr. Charles Nelson III, MD is affiliated with Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, St. Mary's Hospital and Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Charles Nelson III, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center

    13710 St Francis Blvd, Midlothian, VA

  • St. Mary's Hospital

    5801 Bremo Rd, Richmond, VA

  • Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital

    1500 N 28th St, Richmond, VA