Summary

Dr. Daniel Nelson is a board-certified ophthalmologist who also specializes in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport and has been practicing for 15 years, developing expertise in comprehensive eye care and vision health.

Dr. Nelson practices at multiple locations throughout the Baton Rouge and Walker areas, including Eye Medical Center and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He focuses on treating cataracts and various forms of glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His practice includes performing comprehensive eye exams, dilated eye examinations, and tonometry to measure eye pressure. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 15 years of experience
  • Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Daniel Hector Nelson has 3 locations

Eye Medical Center

5000 ODONAVAN BLVD STE 407WALKER, LA 70785
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Brass Surgery Center

5328 Didesse DrBaton Rouge, LA 70808
Mon7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri6:00 am - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerCritical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.1 
15 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
WALKER , LABaton Rouge , LABaker , LABaton Rouge , LA
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Daniel Hector Nelson

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Daniel Hector Nelson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Daniel Hector Nelson has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Internal Medicine
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated in 2011

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Daniel Nelson's office located?
Dr. Daniel Nelson's office is located at 5000 ODONAVAN BLVD STE 407, WALKER, LA, 70785.
Does Dr. Daniel Nelson accept my insurance?
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