Summary

Dr. David Nelson is a family medicine physician with over three decades of clinical experience. They earned their medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed residency training at LSU Health Sciences. With 34 years in practice, Dr. Nelson brings extensive expertise to caring for patients across all age groups. They are fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing them to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Nelson practices at Oak Street Health in Gary, Indiana, and maintains an affiliation with Ochsner Louisiana State University Health Shreveport. They specialize in managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. Dr. Nelson is skilled in emergency care procedures and diagnostic testing such as electrocardiograms and CT scans. Patients have given them an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 34 years of experience
  • 38 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Lsu Health Sciences
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. David Lee Nelson has 2 locations

Oak Street Health

4900 BroadwayGary, IN 46408
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

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Dr. David Lee Nelson, MDDr. Christabelle Cabanilla, MDDr. Edwin Hollins, MDDr. Prerak Shah, MD
Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
34 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Tagalog, English Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati
Gary , INChicago , ILBlue Island , ILChicago , IL
Med School: LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS Med School: University Of The Philippines Manila College Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts Med School: Medical University of the Americas (Belize)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David Lee Nelson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Culinary Health Fund
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.

Medical Specialties

Dr. David Lee Nelson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David Lee Nelson has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lsu Health Sciences

Medical School

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANSGraduated in 1992

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. David Nelson speak?
Dr. David Nelson speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. David Nelson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. David Nelson accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. David Nelson accepting new patients?
Dr. David Nelson is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. David Nelson's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. David Nelson?
You can find contact information for Dr. David Nelson here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. David Nelson affiliated with?
Dr. David Nelson is affiliated with Ochsner Louisiana State University Health Shreveport.

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