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Dr. Susan Nelson, MD

Geriatric Medicine*•Female•Age 67

Geriatric Medicine*

Dr. Susan Nelson, MD is a geriatric medicine specialist in New Orleans, LA and has over 39 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 Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge. She is accepting new patients.

Dr. Susan Nelson, MD

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1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121

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Dr. Susan Nelson, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in New Orleans, LA and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from...Read more

Specialties*

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Geriatric Medicine
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Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
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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

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    Locations

    Practice

    Ochsner Clinic Foundation1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121
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    Practice

    Office17050 Medical Center Dr Ste 1 Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    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

    1% higher than the national average

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