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David Nelson, MD

4.5/5
116 Ratings 25 Comments
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Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center
1541 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, Louisiana 71103
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General Info

Gender

  • Male

Languages

  • English

Primary Specialty

Family Medicine

Additional Specialties

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Primary Care

Visit

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center
1541 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, Louisiana 71103
Get Directions

General Info

Gender

  • Male

Languages

  • English

Primary Specialty

Family Medicine

Additional Specialties

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Primary Care
A native of West Monroe, LA, Dr. Nelson is a graduate of Southern University in Baton Rouge and LSUHSCS. Following completion of our family medicine residency program, he joined the faculty in 1995. He holds additional licensure in medical acupuncture and serves as Medical Director of St. Joseph’s Hospice.

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DABFM

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Ochsner LSU Health Patient Verified Reviews

4.5/5
116 Ratings 25 Comments

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May 2022

Dr David Nelson is friendly, professional, caring, Smart, knows exactly what needs to be done for my medical needs

May 2022

Great dr.nelson is very good

May 2022

Good

May 2022

Very good

May 2022

As stated earlier, Dr Nelson and staff were EXCELLENT! I ONLY WISH THAT MY MOM COULD HAVE BEEN AT THIS HOSPITAL UNDER HIS CARE. He listened and accessed my condition and treated me. He took the time to explain in a manner that I understood.

May 2022

Excellent

April 2022

I have comments regarding my health, and my doctor and I discuss those concerns to my satisifation.

April 2022

Very nice personality

April 2022

First time with Dr. Nelson! Really enjoyed it!

April 2022

Dr. Nelson performed a complete exam, medical history review and responded to all of my health concerns.

March 2022

Excellent

March 2022

Dr Nelson is an amazing physician. He's always on time and doesn't make me feel rushed.

March 2022

Great service

March 2022

Dr. Nelson always ask what's going on with me.

March 2022

Great!!!

February 2022

Good

February 2022

Good

February 2022

He came into room and addressed many my name. We went through the reasons that I was there. Discussed my treatment plan; resent A-1C results. He verified all my current meds and reordered the ones that was out. Asked if I had any questions at about my visit and said for me to continue with my treatment plan because my current numbers were improving.

January 2022

Very good doctor

December 2021

Very good.

November 2021

Dr Nelson was very attentive and he saw to it that I received my flu shot, and saw to it that I got my lab work and updated my meds list and directed me were to get my booster shot.

November 2021

Excellent

October 2021

Always enjoyable

October 2021

Very pleased

September 2021

Excellent

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