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Dr. Jeffrey Nelson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
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Dr. Jeffrey Nelson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 43
Merrillville, IN
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Dr. Jeffrey Nelson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Merrillville, IN.

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Dr. Nelson graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Jeffrey Nelson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Merrillville, IN. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center. Dr. Nelson has experience treating conditions like Eyelid Disorders, Tear Duct Disorders and Lacrimal Gland Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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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Eyelid Disorders
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Eyelid Disorders
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Eyelid Disorders
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Diabetic Cataracts
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Keratitis
Miosis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Corneal Diseases
Eye Pain
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Iridocyclitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Tear Duct Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Exophoria
Exotropia
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinoschisis
Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Canthotomy
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Goniotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Sagamore Plus PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • SuperMed HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Care Network PCP Focus Network HMO
  • HealthSync Options POS
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Print PPO
    PCPs Only HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • SIHO Network HMO
  • Encore Health Network PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Deen-Gross Eye Centers
    303 W 89th Ave Ste E4, Merrillville, IN 46410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 769-8989
  2. 2 Deen-Gross Eye Centers
    1400 S Lake Park Ave Ste 103, Hobart, IN 46342
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 947-4410

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Jun 10, 2023
Dr.Nelson is a excellent ophthalmologist and very kind Man . I will give Dr.Nelson 10 out of 5 star rating. Northwest Indiana is blessed to have Dr. Nelson taking excellent care for Eye needs . Thank You Dr. NELSON.
Dr.Jatinder k Kansal — Jun 10, 2023
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Ophthalmology
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Education

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  • Indiana University School of Medicine
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Board Certifications

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

Dr. Nelson frequently treats the following conditions: Eyelid Disorders, Tear Duct Disorders and Lacrimal Gland Disorder. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Jeffrey Nelson, MD is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart, IN