Craig Nielsen, M.D.
| Appointed: |
1997 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Internal Medicine
Biographical Sketch
Craig Nielsen, MD, FACP, is a staff physician in the Department of General Internal Medicine, located on the main campus of Cleveland Clinic. He was appointed in 2002 subsequent to serving as associate staff physician, assistant staff physician and clinical associate of that department. In addition to his current appointment, he also serves as program director of the Cleveland Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program, Vice Chairman of Education for the Medicine Institute and Assistant Professor of Medicine, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Cleveland. Dr. Nielsen is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. His special interests include preventive medicine, alcoholism, diabetes and men's health.
Dr. Nielsen received his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Vermont. He previously had served as a volunteer physician for The City Mission and Health Care Alliance, and has been named as a "Top Doc" by Cleveland Magazine from 2006 to 2009. In 2009, Dr. Nielsen was recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for the quality of his care of diabetics (Diabetes Physician Recognition Program).
He has authored and presented a broad range of topics including hypertension and alcoholism, cervical cancer screening, advances in men's health, and suicide. Dr. Nielsen is a member of the Medical Student Promotion and Review Committee, the Governor?s Advisor Council, Ohio, and the Cleveland Clinic Graduate Medical Education Committee, among others.
Professional Highlights
- Cleveland Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Program – Teacher of the Year (Internal Medicine), 2005
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT |
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| Residency: | Cleveland Clinic, Internal Medicine, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL |
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Diabetes, lipids, preventive medicine.
Awards & Honors
- Cleveland Clinic Department of General Internal Medicine – Physician of the Year Award, 2004
- Cleveland Clinic Department of General Internal Medicine – Teamwork Award, 2004
- 'Top Docs,' Cleveland Magazine – 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Professional Memberships
- American College of Physicians
- Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine
- Society of General Internal Medicine
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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