Augusta Kwansima Essuman-Nelson, DO
Internal Medicine
Piedmont Physicians at Atlantic Station
232 19th NW St STE 7220, Atlanta, GA 30363
Office Number
404-367-3000Fax Number
678-420-1759
New Patient Visits
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Augusta Essuman-Nelson, DO, earned her medical degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center. She received her undergraduate degree in Physical Therapy from University of Dayton and Masters in Anatomy from Wright State University and will be board certified in Internal Medicine.
Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Essuman-Nelson was a Chief Resident at St. John Medical Center and she specializes in primary care. Dr. Essuman-Nelson has a special interest in hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular diseases, anemia and kidney disease.
In her spare time, Dr. Essuman-Nelson enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys traveling to different countries, playing tennis, reading and interior design.
Dr. Essuman-Nelson is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Essuman-Nelson was a Chief Resident at St. John Medical Center and she specializes in primary care. Dr. Essuman-Nelson has a special interest in hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular diseases, anemia and kidney disease.
In her spare time, Dr. Essuman-Nelson enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys traveling to different countries, playing tennis, reading and interior design.
Dr. Essuman-Nelson is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.
About Augusta
Specialties
Internal Medicine
Gender
Female
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Adults
Education
Wright State University
Graduate School, 2015
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Education, 2019
Wright State University
Medical Education, Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, 2013
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Education, Medicine, 2016
University Hospitals St. John Medical Center
Residency, Internal Medicine, 2022
Certifications
National Board of Medical Examiners
Patient Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
1,028 ratings,
432 reviews
10/7/2025
She exhibits true concern for your health issues and needs. She listens to you and offers suggestions. She is one of the best!
10/6/2025
She is the best!!!!
10/6/2025
At this first encounter visit I was grateful she appeared professional and caring and helpful
10/3/2025
Dr. Nelson is kind, caring and absolutely knowledgeable,Ķshe,Äôs a good listener and you can tell she loves what she is doing. Also, she makes you feel very comfortable,ĶI appreciate her professionalism.
10/3/2025
She very attentive and doesn,Äôt make me feel rushed and unheard, great patient care.
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
BCBS
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Cigna
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Medicare
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Wellcare
Map & Directions
Piedmont Physicians at Atlantic Station
232 19th NW St STE 7220Atlanta, GA 30363