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Ryan C. Nelson, M.D.

Ryan C. Nelson, M.D.

Cardiology

5 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Locations

Cardiac Care - Rochester

Highland Hospital
1000 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620

Cardiac Care - Henrietta

Red Creek (Calkins Corporate Park)
600 Red Creek Drive, Suite 100
Rochester, NY 14623

Cardiac Care - Brockport

Strong West
156 West Avenue, 3rd Floor
Brockport, NY 14420

About Me

Dr. Nelson cares for general cardiology patients at Highland Hospital. He also cares for critically ill patients in the CCU at Strong Memorial Hospital. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular disease and holds advanced certifications in echocardiography, transesophag...
Dr. Nelson cares for general cardiology patients at Highland Hospital. He also cares for critically ill patients in the CCU at Strong Memorial Hospital. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular disease and holds advanced certifications in echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology.

Certified Specialties

Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine - Department of Medicine, Cardiology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Cardiology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2008 - 2011

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2006 - 2008

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2005 - 2006

Education

MD | SUNY at Buffalo-School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (USA). 2005

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

5.0 stars

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

5.0 stars

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.9 stars

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

5.0 stars

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

5.0 stars

Patient Comments

Good visit

Sep 29, 2024

Very good

Sep 28, 2024

[...] Dr Nelson and his "immediate" staff are GREAT and very PROFESSIONAL

Sep 21, 2024

Change of medication discussed and questions addressed fully. Doctor involved me in the decision to change medication

Sep 17, 2024

I passed on a request for an echocardiogram from my PCP and he agreed to do the procedure next time.

Sep 09, 2024

Dr Nelson was very professional and vrry nice guy

Sep 08, 2024

Would highly recommend

Sep 02, 2024

Everythyperfect

Sep 01, 2024

Dr. Ryan Nelson is the best

Aug 29, 2024

Good

Aug 27, 2024

Dr. Nelson is friendly and answered all my questions in a clear and easy to understand manner.

Aug 26, 2024

He explained and answered all my questions

Aug 21, 2024

Excellent! Good rapport with patients

Aug 20, 2024

Great first meeting with Dr. Nelson

Aug 13, 2024

Explained things well and really listened.

Aug 09, 2024

Very comfortable with the experience I had.

Aug 04, 2024

Dr. Nelson is excellent. Very easy to talk to.

Aug 03, 2024

Dr Nelson is always caring.

Jul 18, 2024

5.0

I began seeing Dr. Nelson in 2012 and he is always my go-to-guy for any cardiac needs.

Jun 21, 2024

5.0

I tell family and friends how wonderful friendly and he's very knowledgeable

Jun 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nelson is courteous, attentive and knowledgeable.

Jun 16, 2024

4.6

Didn't spend as much time as my previous provider who reviewed all the information on my chart including my medication list

Jun 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Nelson is easy to talk to and explains what's going on with your heart in a very understandable way. I would highly recommend him.

Jun 08, 2024

5.0

My interview with the doctor , helped put my mind at ease.

May 27, 2024

5.0

Top box

May 21, 2024

5.0

Would definitely recommend Dr Nelson. Excellent doctor

May 12, 2024

5.0

I'm glad Dr. Nelson is my Cardiac Physician.

May 10, 2024

5.0

He took care of my husband [...].

Apr 03, 2024

5.0

Dr Nelson was professional and knowledgeable and able to explain in simple terms what's going on

Mar 28, 2024

5.0

Good.

Mar 18, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nelson is a very caring & thoughtful provider. He always explains things so I can understand.

Mar 14, 2024

5.0

Ryan Nelson is a wonderful cardiologist in every way. Kind, encouraging, knowledgeable.

Feb 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Nelson is a first-class listener.

Dec 31, 2023

5.0

Always satisfied.

Dec 20, 2023

5.0

If there was a problem with my Doctor it would be dealt with right away!! I have NO Problems with my doctor and UR needs to go out and do a one one with their doctors in real time to see the care they give to their patients!

Dec 14, 2023

5.0

He is an excellent doctor.

Dec 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ryan Nelson is courteous, affable and knowledgeable.

Dec 07, 2023

5.0

Allgood

Dec 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Nelson is excellent. Easy to talk to, explains things very well and is very reassuring.

Nov 18, 2023

5.0

Dr. Nelson rocks! He truly is outstanding at his job, I am grateful to have someone so competent as well as caring on my case.

Nov 16, 2023

5.0

We are FL residents and feel more confident in care we receive here in NY.

Oct 25, 2023

5.0

Discussed procedures for my next annual check up. (Good.)

Oct 19, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor

Oct 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Nelson is an excellent physician and I have full confidence in his abilities. He is always pleasant and I never feel rushed. His staff is excellent also.

Sep 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ryan is professional, highly competent and caring.

Aug 26, 2023

5.0

We love Dr. Nelson and have always been very happy with the level of care he provides.

Jul 28, 2023

5.0

The experience was great with excellent two way communications.

Jun 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Nelson always show concern for my heart health. He insures that I am receiving the best care.

May 15, 2023

5.0

[...] Doc Ryan is good and personal, caring and does the right thing

May 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ryan is great.

Apr 22, 2023

5.0

I have seen this provider 3 or 4 times and each time was awesome.

Apr 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Nelson was first rate.

Feb 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Nelson is the best!

Feb 17, 2023

5.0

Excellent

Feb 16, 2023

5.0

Good.

Feb 03, 2023

5.0

Dr. Nelson and his staff are dedicated professionals. I have great confidence in them.

Feb 02, 2023

5.0

[...] He is excellent.

Jan 21, 2023

1.8

I was nervous and the provider dismissed this as silly [...] I believed he laughed and this made me more nervous which made my anxiety about the test increase vs decrease.

Dec 24, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nelson was thorough and kind explaining possible procedure and how to use rescue medication's in the meantime. The meantime is me thinking about it. He was considerate and helpful.

Dec 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nelson is courteous, kind, skilled, professional and an expert cardiologist.

Dec 12, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nelson is the best cardiologist I have known & since my dad was a doctor I know/knew lots of doctors.

Dec 01, 2022

5.0

I wish you had excellent as one of your answers because I would say excellent for all these questions for Dr. Ryan and his staff.

Nov 17, 2022

5.0

Doctor was thorough on the visit and explained everything in an understanding way

Oct 24, 2022

5.0

Dr Nelson is an example of what every provider should strive for. No question or concern is too trivial. You never feel rushed. He is professional yet caring.

Oct 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nelson is an excellent heart specialist and I am very fortunate to have him as my doctor.

Oct 15, 2022

5.0

EXCELLENT

Sep 28, 2022

5.0

This cardiologist is caring, a good listener and explains things.

Sep 20, 2022

5.0

I recommended Dr. Nelson to my girlfriend, to be her cardiologist.

Sep 01, 2022

5.0

Very well done

Aug 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nelson is kind, considerate, and respectful. I would recommend him to anyone.

Jul 29, 2022

5.0

Good

Jul 28, 2022

5.0

Always remembers me.

Jun 30, 2022

4.6

It was a good appointment.

Jun 20, 2022

5.0

Explained everything in a way which that I could understand & getting another test to be sure all is well.

Jun 17, 2022

5.0

He is a great doctor.

Jun 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nelson is courteous, gregarious, well prepared and knowledgeable.

Jun 08, 2022

5.0

I hope all my appointments go this well

Jun 03, 2022

5.0

Dr has excellent communication skills

May 29, 2022

5.0

All good

May 11, 2022

5.0

My husband is a patient of Dr. Nelson's, also! He's the best!

May 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nelson was extremely thorough & did not rush through appt.

Apr 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nelson is excellent, wonderful cardiologist, a very caring doctor, thank you

Apr 25, 2022

5.0

Will definitely follow up in the future.

Apr 23, 2022

5.0

Dr Nelson was very responsive in helping me to understand my overall cardiac health

Apr 21, 2022

5.0

Routine check-up.

Apr 18, 2022

5.0

Positive experience

Apr 18, 2022

5.0

I trust Dr Nelson's advice concerning my heart health

Apr 14, 2022

5.0

Dr. Ryan provided very practical solutions to potential upcoming problems.

Mar 21, 2022

5.0

Very relatable , friendly and knowledgeable

Mar 05, 2022

5.0

Excellent

Feb 21, 2022