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Dr. Stephen Nelson Jr, MD

Pediatric Neurology*
4.2 (15)
Map Pin Small New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Stephen Nelson Jr, MD

Dr. Stephen Nelson Jr, MD is a Pediatric Neurology Specialist in New Orleans, LA. They specialize in Pediatric Neurology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Epilepsy. They graduated from University of Ca and is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge. Dr. Nelson Jr, completed a residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center, USAF. Patients rated Dr. Nelson Jr an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Nelson Jr works at Practice in New Orleans, LA. 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 Jr's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Rcg New Orleans
    1319 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 842-3900
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    1415 Tulane Ave Rm 6809, New Orleans, LA 70112 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 988-9235
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    Tulane University Hospital and Clinic
    1415 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 988-6253

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  • Ochsner Medical Center
  • Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge

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    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Neurology

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1497787741
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Child Neurology, Standford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Wilford Hall Medical Center, USAF
    Residency
    Internship
    • Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX
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    Medical Education
    • University of Ca
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Calif State University
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    Board Certifications
    • Epilepsy, Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and Pediatrics
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    Dr. Nelson Jr works at Practice in New Orleans, LA. View the full address on Dr. Nelson Jr’s profile.

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