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Dr. Stephen Nelson Jr, MD

Pediatric Neurology* Age 56
Dr. Stephen Nelson Jr, MD
4.2 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Stephen Nelson Jr, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in New Orleans, LA.
Dr. Stephen Nelson Jr, MD
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Dr. Stephen Nelson Jr, MD

Pediatric Neurology* Age 56
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Stephen Nelson Jr, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in New Orleans, LA.

About

Dr. Nelson Jr graduated from University of Ca in 2000 and completed a residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center, USAF.Dr. Stephen Nelson Jr, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in New Orleans, LA and has 24 years experience. Dr. Nelson Jr currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge. At present, Dr. Nelson Jr received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Nelson Jr's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nelson Jr is board certified in Epilepsy and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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  • Medicare
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Locations

  1. 1 RCG New Orleans
    1319 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  2. 2 Tulane University Hospital and Clinic
    1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112
  3. 3 Office
    1415 Tulane Ave Rm 6809, New Orleans, LA 70112

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4.2
Based on 15 Reviews
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Nov 16, 2017
Wonderful doctor, recommend to everyone!
New Orleans — Nov 16, 2017
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Specialties*
Pediatric Neurology
Pediatrics
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Ca
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Epilepsy, Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wilford Hall Medical Center, USAF
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Child Neurology, Standford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Nelson Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nelson Jr's profile.

Dr. Stephen Nelson Jr, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Nelson Jr, MD holds board certification in Epilepsy, Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA