Summary

Dr. Stephen Nelson is a neurologist with 26 years of experience treating patients with complex neurological conditions. He earned his medical degree from UCSD and completed his internship and residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center in 2001 and 2003. Dr. Nelson further specialized his expertise through fellowship training at Stanford Medical Center in 2007. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Nelson practices in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he focuses on comprehensive neurological care. His experience includes treating chronic conditions and managing complex cases that require specialized attention. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his clinical expertise and patient care approach.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 26 years of experience
  • 3 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Stanford Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Stephen L Nelson

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Dr. Stephen L Nelson, MDDr. Cinthi Pillai, MDDr. Amy Wilcox Voigt, MDDr. Michael Allen Wilensky, MD
NeurologyNeurologyNeurologyNeurology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
3.7 
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26 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 52 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
New Orleans , LANew York , NYNEW ORLEANS , LAMetairie , LA
Med School: UCSD Med School: Newcastle University UK Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Stephen L Nelson

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Humana

Medical Specialties

Dr. Stephen L Nelson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Stephen L Nelson has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Neurologist
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Stanford Medical Center2007
Stanford2007

Residency

WHMC2003
Wilford Hall Medical Center2003

Internship

WHMC2001

Medical School

UCSDGraduated in 2000
University of California at San DiegoGraduated in 2000

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