Dr. Paul W. Nielsen DO
Emergency Physician
5000 Professional Cir Ravenswood WV, 26164About
Dr. Paul Nielsen practices Emergency Medicine in Ripley, WV. Dr. Nielsen assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Nielsen examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1975
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Computerized apnea detection in ambulatory sleep recording with the Somnolog system.
- Shortened reaction time during nasal CPAP treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.
- [Obstructive sleep apnea treated with uvulo-palato-pharyngoplasty].
- [Hematuria resulting from secondary amyloidosis of the bladder].
- Head posture in obstructive sleep apnoea.
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