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Dr. Scott Nelson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Dr. Scott Nelson, MD
3.3 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Scott Nelson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Scott Nelson, MD
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Dr. Scott Nelson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Scott Nelson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. Nelson graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. Scott Nelson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Nelson currently practices at Eye Care Surgery Center and are affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Nelson received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Nelson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nelson also speaks French. Dr. Nelson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Keratoconus
Cataract Removal Surgery
Senile Cataracts
Keratoconus
Cataract Removal Surgery
Senile Cataracts
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Stye
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Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Corneal Tattooing
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • Aetna
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
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    Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Verity Healthnet POS

Locations

  1. 1 Eye Care Surgery Center
    10423 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  2. 2 Office
    1004 W Highway 30 Ste A, Gonzales, LA 70737
  3. 3 Eye Care Surgery Center
    10423 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  4. 4 Office
    222 Veterans Blvd, Denham Springs, LA 70726
  5. 5 Bond Eye Clinic Inc
    1705 S Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70403

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3.3
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Feb 23, 2018
Excellent Doctor and very personable! . Dr. Nelson makes you feel so at ease. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thanks so much, now i can see my wife's beautiful face again.
Wayne Gomez in Gonzales, La. 70737 — Feb 23, 2018
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Languages Spoken
French
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. Scott Nelson, MD is affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA