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Dr. David Nelson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 79
Dr. David Nelson, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. David Nelson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville Centre, NY.
Dr. David Nelson, MD
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Dr. David Nelson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 79
Rockville Centre, NY
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Nelson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville Centre, NY.

About

Dr. Nelson graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1972 and completed a residency at New York Eye And Ear Infirmary.Dr. David Nelson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Rockville Centre, NY and has 52 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy Medical Center. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Presbyopia and Accommodation Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Presbyopia
Accommodation Disorders
Blepharitis
Presbyopia
Accommodation Disorders
Blepharitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
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Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
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Eyelid Spasm
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
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Periorbital Cellulitis
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Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
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Squamous Blepharitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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  • Emblem Health
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    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
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  • United Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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  • Medicare
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Empire (Select Network)-NY POS
  • Aetna
  • HealthFirst
  • Humana
  • Oxford Health Plans

Locations

  1. 1 Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island
    2000 N Village Ave Ste 402, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  2. 2 Office
    825 E Gate Blvd Ste 111, Garden City, NY 11530

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Mar 04, 2020
Dr Nelson has been my ophthalmologist for more than 25 years. He cared for my eyes, operated my catharats, removed foreign objects from my eyes, cured several infections, etc. He is truly the best there is. My husband can see thanks of Dr Nelson consistent care and monitoring. Thank you Dr Nelson.
Silvia Carry — Mar 04, 2020
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    1972
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Nassau Co Medical Center|Nassau Co Med Center
    1973
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York Eye And Ear Infirmary
    1976
Residency Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Nelson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson's profile.

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Presbyopia and Accommodation Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Nelson, MD is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Medical Center

    1000 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre, NY