Christopher David Nielsen, MD

Christopher David Nielsen, MD is a cardiologist in Charleston, SC. A specialist in interventional cardiology, Dr. Nielsen provides advanced cardiac care through MUSC Health Cardiology at Ashley River Tower. His clinical expertise covers a range of complex areas, including arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, and cardiac catheterization.

Dr. Nielsen completed his medical degree at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest and underwent internal medicine and cardiology training at the Medical University of SC. His clinical and research interests are highly specialized, focusing on complex coronary artery intervention, acute coronary syndromes, alcohol septal ablation for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, and percutaneous closure of atrial septal defect and patent foramen ovale. Additionally, his work involves coronary CT angiography and renal artery stenosis.

The practice is located on Courtenay Drive in Charleston, situated near the Charleston Medical District's Greenway and a short distance from Roper Hospital. The location is also close to the James Island Expressway and the Jonathan Lucas House Marker.

Dr. Nielsen is recognized for providing thorough and well-documented care, maintaining a reputation for excellence in the field of interventional cardiology. His professional standing is reflected in his extensive clinical background and his long-standing role as a faculty member within the MUSC system.

As a dedicated specialist, Dr. Nielsen continues to serve the Charleston community with advanced cardiovascular expertise and specialized interventional services.

Services:

• Acute Coronary Syndromes Management
• Adult Congenital Heart Disease Consultation
• Alcohol Septal Ablation for Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
• Complex Coronary Artery Intervention
• Congenital Cardiology
• Coronary CT Angiography
• General Cardiology
• Percutaneous Closure of Atrial Septal Defect and Patent Foramen Ovale