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Dr. Stephen Nelson, Jr., is a triple board-certified pediatric neurologist at Ochsner Health with more than 15 years of experience. He holds board certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in epilepsy and neurology, and in general pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Nelson is widely published and a member of more than dozen professional medical associations. He has been the recipient of numerous honors and awards throughout his distinguished career. In addition to this practice as a pediatric neurologist, Dr. Nelson is a subject matter expert, educator and consultant in the fields of child neurology, pediatrics and epilepsy.

Medical Education

UCSD
Field of Study: MD

Internship

WHMC
Field of Study: Pediatrics

Residency

WHMC
Field of Study: Pediatrics

Fellowship

Stanford University School of Medicine
Field of Study: Pediatric Neurology

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • American Board of Pediatrics