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Dr. Daniel Nelson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 39
Dr. Daniel Nelson, MD
3.7 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Daniel Nelson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Walker, LA.
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Dr. Daniel Nelson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 39
Walker, LA
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13 years of experience
Dr. Daniel Nelson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Walker, LA.

About

Dr. Nelson graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. Daniel Nelson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Walker, LA and has 13 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Woman's Hospital. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Corneal Diseases, Herpetic Keratitis and Corneal Ulcer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Nelson's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Corneal Diseases
Herpetic Keratitis
Corneal Ulcer
Corneal Diseases
Herpetic Keratitis
Corneal Ulcer
Cornea Transplant
Eye Infections
Keratitis
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Tear Duct Surgery
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Descemetocele
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mechanical Strabismus
Mydriasis
Nodular Episcleritis
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Tonic Pupil
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Biopsy of Cornea
Blepharorrhaphy
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Iris Biopsy
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    5000 Odonavan Blvd Ste 407, Walker, LA 70785
  2. 2 Vista Surgical Hospital
    9032 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
  3. 3 Office
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 3001, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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Apr 07, 2022
Dr. Nelson's office was efficient and he was professional. We discussed my issues and he worked through them with me.
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Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    2011
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Daniel Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Corneal Diseases, Herpetic Keratitis and Corneal Ulcer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Daniel Nelson, MD is affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center and Woman's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Daniel Nelson, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Woman's Hospital

    100 Womans Way, Baton Rouge, LA