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Dr. Brian Nelson, OD

Optometry
5.0 (8)
Map Pin Small Metairie, LA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Brian Nelson, OD

Dr. Brian Nelson, OD is an Optometrist in Metairie, LA. They specialize in Optometry, has 34 years of experience. They graduated from Indiana University School Of Optometry and is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.

Dr. Nelson works at Ochsner Health Center - Metairie in Metairie, LA with other offices in New Orleans, LA. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Nelson's Office Locations

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    Ochsner Health Center - Metairie
    2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd Fl 1, Metairie, LA 70002 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 842-3995
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    Ochsner Medical Center
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 842-3000

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  • Ochsner Medical Center

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    Aug 01, 2022
    Eye exam was very thorough with detailed explanation. Bedside manner was excellent.
    Jane Chotto — Aug 01, 2022
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    About Dr. Brian Nelson, OD

    Specialties
    • Optometry
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1558314344
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Azar MediVision Medical & Surgical Eye Care Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Omni Eye Care Services
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Indiana University School Of Optometry
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Indiana University
    Undergraduate School

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Brian Nelson, OD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nelson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Nelson has an average wait time of 10 – 15 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Nelson has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Nelson. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nelson.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Nelson, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Nelson appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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