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Dr. Douglas Nelson, MD

Oncology
4.4 (9)
Map Pin Small Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Douglas Nelson, MD

Dr. Douglas Nelson, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Louisville, KY. They specialize in Oncology, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Medical Oncology. They graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and is affiliated with Norton Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Nelson an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Nelson works at Practice in Louisville, KY with other offices in Conroe, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneum Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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

  1. 1
    Office
    676 S Floyd St Ste 200, Louisville, KY 40202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 629-4440
  2. 2
    MD Anderson Clinical Care Center - Woodlands
    100 Fellowship Dr, Conroe, TX 77384 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 563-0050
  3. 3
    Norton Cancer Institute St Matthews
    3991 Dutchmans Ln Ste 405, Louisville, KY 40207 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 899-3366
  4. 4
    Office
    17198 St Lukes Way Ste 200, Conroe, TX 77384 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 563-0050

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  • Norton Hospital

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    About Dr. Douglas Nelson, MD

    Specialties
    • Oncology
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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1497720049
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Wilford Hall USAF MC
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • UC San Diego
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Medical Oncology and Oncology
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    Dr. Nelson has seen patients for Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneum Cancer and Anal and Rectal Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nelson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Nelson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nelson.

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