Mikkel Nels

Experienced in counseling patients on preventative care and positive lifestyle changes. A strong leader who works well under pressure and with other medical professionals.

Primary Language

Dutch

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Secondary Language

English

Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

About

Passionate Doctor with extensive experience in Internal Medicine and hospital settings. Adept in properly diagnosing and strategizing for the best treatment plans for patients. Bringing forth an empathetic and professional attitude, committed to providing patients with the best care possible. Experienced in counseling patients on preventative care and positive lifestyle changes. A strong leader who works well under pressure and with other medical professionals.

Medical Director - Vu Medical Center Amsterdam

May 2013 - Current

Met and counseled patients regarding their question and concerns.
Accurately diagnosed patients and offered them options for treatment.
Developed trusting relationships with patients and families.
Maintained accurate patient records and meticulous documentation.
Remained up-to-date on the latest and best medicines and practices.
Continually worked to improve my professional performance level.

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Doctor - Erasmus University Medical Center

Sep. 2008 - Apr. 2013

Treated adult and pediatric clients.
Prescribed medications to treat illnesses.
Accurately interpreted laboratory results and made decisions accordingly.
Referred patients to medical specialists when necessary.
Aimed to achieve the highest level of patient care at all times.

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Erasmus University Medical Center

Sep. 2006 - Mar. 2008

Remained up-to-date on the latest and best medicines and practices.
Continually worked to improve my professional performance level.
Accurately interpreted laboratory results and made decisions accordingly.
Referred patients to medical specialists when necessary.
Aimed to achieve the highest level of patient care at all times.

Hobbies and Interests

When I'm not practicing medicine, I enjoy...

Digital Health

I believe the future of healthcare is tech-driven and I am passionate about providing innovative digital solutions for healthcare.

Medical Writing

I love communicating with my patients. So I translate this into writing educational health materials to help people understand diseases and treatments better.

Travel

I love to let my mind absorb all of nature when I travel: explore new people, new cultures, and exciting new places.

History

I love to learn a lot about how we got where we are as humans. The origins of everything.

Professional Development

Certifications

Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P)
Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

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Awards

Medical Director of the Year Award
Clinical and Translational Science Award

Education

December 1998 - June 2006

The University of Oxford, London - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

John Fulkerson

I have known Dr. Mikkel for about 25 years and have found him to be one of the most ethical, careful, and knowledgeable doctors I have known. He is a scholar who wants to learn at the cutting edge of knowledge in the interest of delivering optimal care to his patients.

Jenny McConnell

Dr. Mikkel is compassionate, diligent, and well organized. He has a very rounded knowledge of his areas of expertise – he is not only an excellent surgeon, but he also understands the value and effectiveness of well-executed, non-operative treatments