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Dr. Douglas Nelson, MD

Oncology*
4.4 (9)
Map Pin Small Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
28 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 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Hematology. 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
    Norton Cancer Institute St Matthews
    3991 Dutchmans Ln Ste 405, Louisville, KY 40207 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 899-3366
  3. 3
    MD Anderson Clinical Care Center - Woodlands
    100 Fellowship Dr, Conroe, TX 77384 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 563-0050
  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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Colorectal Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Bone Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Bleeding Disorders
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Anemia
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Brain Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Coagulation Disorders
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Head and Neck Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Melanoma
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Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancytopenia
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Prostate Cancer
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thrombocytosis
Tonsil Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Liver Biopsy
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Carcinoid Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chordoma
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Duodenal Cancer
ENT Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Illeum Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Laryngeal Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Maternal Anemia
Meningiomas
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Mycosis Fungoides
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Nodular Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
Penile Cancer
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Purpura
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Reticulosarcoma
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thalassemia
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thymomas
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Tongue Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cancer Screening
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Erythropoietin Test
Oral Cancer Screening
Skin Screenings
Thoracentesis
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    4.4
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    Specialties*
    • Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 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
    • Hematology, Medical Oncology and Oncology
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    Dr. Douglas Nelson, MD 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.

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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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