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Dr. Kenneth Kris Nielson, MD
Cardiology
Dr. Kenneth Kris Nielson, MD is a cardiologist in Salt Lake City, UT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Nielson has extensive experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Utah in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Mark's Hospital and Lone Peak Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Locations
Heart Center at St. Mark's
Heart Center at Lone Peak - Kimballs Ln Suite 210
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Dr. Nielson is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital Salt Lake City, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Nielson is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Nielson specializes in the area of Cardiovascular Disease. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Nielson is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease.biography
This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Kenneth Kris Nielson, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Nielson is a board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease.He completed his undergraduate degree from...read moreCardiology
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Maine Medical Center
Fellowship HospitalLds Hospital
Residency HospitalUniversity Of Utah
Medical School, 1988
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- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
83%Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 108% higher than the national average
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