L. Abigail Qin Nelson

Experienced cardiology professional with expertise in interventional procedures and patient care. Skilled in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, specializing in minimally invasive interventions and advanced imaging technologies. Collaborates well with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, demonstrating flexibility and reliability in fast-paced settings. Highly regarded for precision, analytical thinking, and dedication to enhancing cardiovascular health. Seeking to contribute to a team committed to developing patient-centered programs.

• Interventional Cardiology Board Certified
• General Cardiology Board Certified
• Echocardiography Board Certified
• Nuclear Cardiology Board Certified

Over the course of my two-year tenure at St. Francis Hospital, I maintained a pristine disciplinary record, free from any formal disciplinary actions or meetings. 

A partner’s meeting was held at the conclusion of my two years (July 2023), during which the leadership determined that I should not remain in the group. I have evidence suggesting that the group intended to recommend my termination from the hospital, despite the absence of sufficient reasons. My complication rates were not sufficiently high to justify my departure. The leadership acknowledged the necessity of involving the hospital’s medical executive committee to expedite the termination process.

Shortly thereafter, I encountered two cases with poor outcomes despite adhering to standard of care. However, these instances resulted in my suspension without opportunities for recommendations of improvement or remediation. My actions deviated from standard practices and were inconsistent with what other physicians in similar situations would have received. I believe that I was targeted as a means of compelling me to breach my contract.

I filed an appeal for a fair hearing to challenge the decision to suspend me. Despite repeated requests, the leadership did not respond to my request until seven months after my suspension. The fair hearing was scheduled for one week prior to the expiration of my contract in June 2024. Despite the leadership’s assertions regarding concerns regarding my ability to perform, they never terminated my position.

Subsequently, I discovered that this group has a practice of compelling newly hired cardiologists to leave after two years in order to avoid making them partners. Also, my efforts at building a PV program within cardiology, what I was originally hired for, was not received well by the vascular surgery department heads. Recognizing that I would not receive a “fair” review regardless of my actions, I made the decision to resign.