Biography
Dr. Nelson earned both his bachelors degree in biology and his optometry degree from Indiana University in Bloomington. He completed his internship at Omni Eye Care Services in Metairie and his residency at the MediVision Medical & Surgical Eye Care Center in New Orleans. He is certified by the National Board of Examiners in optometry and holds a Louisiana license to practice therapeutic optometry. He is a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honors Fraternity. Dr. Nelson has been on staff at Ochsner since 1990.
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Education and Training
Medical Education
Indiana University School of Optometry
Residency
Azar Medivision
Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews
To obtain patient ratings and comments, we partner with Press Ganey, an independent patient satisfaction company that works with more than 26,000 healthcare organizations to improve the patient experience. These patient verified ratings are based on the “likelihood to recommend” physician scores on the nationally developed Medical Practice Survey. Actual top box results for this question are translated to a 1-5 scale, and the star scores are measured on that scale, with 5 being the best score.
Low stress
Dr Nelson was extremely helpful. He answered all of my questions. He was courteous , professional and compassionate .
Great!
Dr. Nelson is terrific
Good!!
Enjoy The service
Dr. Nelson is a very competent, patient and compassion physician. He listens to my concerns questions which makes me very comfortable.
Excellence.
No concerns or worries I thanked him for the eye drops he advise for dry eyes from the last visit. The drops worked well.
Dr. Nelson and his staff were excellent.
Would recommend.
Good
Great visit.
Dr. Nelson is always the best
Professional, knowledgeable, great care. Follow up care as needed.
I would recommend Dr. Nelson to family and friends.
Dr. Nelson was kind and informative.
Thorough and very knowledgeable
Uncomplicated visit went very well
Dr. Nelson & his staff were very professional, courteous.
Dr Nelson is wonderful. Excellent. Thanks
Excellent
Dr. Nelson was knowledgeable, polite & professional.
Asked if I had any other concerns after exam
The findings and advice was appreciated