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Summary
Dr. Daniel Nelson treats strabismus, astigmatism, and hyperopia, and performs eye exams, retinal imaging, and ophthalmoscopy. He practices ophthalmology in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Nelson earned his medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans and completed his residency and fellowship at Emory School of Medicine in 2021 and 2022, respectively.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 9 years of experience
- 22 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Emory School of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 9 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese |
| New Orleans , LA | Slidell , LA | Metairie , LA | Metairie , LA |
| Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans | Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences | Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine | Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Daniel G Nelson
Medical Specialties
Daniel G Nelson has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Daniel G Nelson has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
9 Years Experience
Daniel G Nelson holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Emory School of Medicine in 2022.
Residency
Completed their residency at Emory School of Medicine in 2021.
Internship
Completed their internship at Emory School of Medicine in 2018.
Medical School
Graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans in 2017.
NPI Number
Daniel G Nelson's NPI number is 1558895227.
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- Where is Daniel Nelson's office located?
- Daniel Nelson's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
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