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Dr. Susan Nelson, MD

Dr. Susan Nelson, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Susan Nelson, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in New Orleans, LA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 1984. She is affiliated with medical facilities Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge. She is accepting new patients.

Practice

1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121

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Dr. Susan Nelson, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in New Orleans, LA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 1984. She is...read more
  • Geriatric Medicine

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Tex Affil Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1987
  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At Houston Mcgovern Medical School

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Geriatric Medicine
Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Ochsner Clinic Foundation1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121
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Practice

Lieselotte Tansey Breast Center at Ochsner1515 River Rd New Orleans, LA 70121
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy
    New Orleans, LA 70121
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr
    Baton Rouge, LA 70816

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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