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Dr. Lana G Nelson, DO

Bariatric Surgery
3.4 (24)
Map Pin Small Norman, OK
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Lana G Nelson, DO

Dr. Lana G Nelson, DO is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Norman, OK. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with Norman Regional Hospital. Dr. Nelson, completed a residency at Ohio University Doctors Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Nelson an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Nelson works at Practice in Norman, OK. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity and Abdominal Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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
    Underhill Psychological Consulting
    3400 W Tecumseh Rd Ste 105, Norman, OK 73072 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (405) 735-2049
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    1125 N Porter Ave, Norman, OK 73071 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (405) 515-2799
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    Norman Regional Health System Weight Loss Clinic Journey Clinic
    2821 36th Ave NW Ste 200, Norman, OK 73072 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (405) 515-2049

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  • Norman Regional Hospital

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    3.4
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    Based on 24 ratings
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    About Dr. Lana G Nelson, DO

    Specialties
    • Bariatric Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1679521553
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Of South Florida Tampa General
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Ohio University Doctors Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Ohio University Grandview Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Oral Roberts
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Lana G Nelson, DO 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 indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Nelson has seen patients for Obesity and Abdominal Pain, 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.

    24 patients have reviewed Dr. Nelson. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nelson.

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