Cecil H. "Tripp" Nelson III, MD
Medical Director of Obstetrics, Maternal Fetal Medicine
Mediocre golfer and lover of all things food!
I am originally from Greenville, SC. My undergraduate degree is from Washington and Lee University in Religion. My medical training was completed at the Medical University of South Carolina, including medical school, OBGYN residency, and Maternal Fetal Medicine fellowship. I joined the University of Tennessee in 2020. I am married and have two great kids and a yellow lab, Tucker.
Clinical Focus:
Placenta Accreta Spectrum, diagnostic genetic testing, ultrasound diagnosis of fetal anomaly
Specialties:
Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Education & Credentials
Medical School
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, 2010
Internships
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, 2011
Residencies
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, 2014
Fellowships
Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, 2017
Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Obstetrics, Gynecology, Maternal Fetal Medicine)
Organizations & Societies
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine Southeastern Obstetrical & Gynecological Society The Gynecologic and Obstetric Society
My focus is to provide compassionate and family centric care to high-risk pregnancy.
— Cecil H. "Tripp" Nelson III
Where I See Patients
High Risk Obstetrical Consultants, PLLC
1930 Alcoa Hwy, Bldg A Ste 435Knoxville, TN 37920-1511
Phone: (865) 263-2400
Fax: (865) 263-2401
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