Expertise in
33
conditions

Dr. Andrew C. Nelson

Gastroenterology
Vista Surgical Hospital
9032 Perkins Rd, 
Baton Rouge, LA 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
33
conditions
Vista Surgical Hospital
9032 Perkins Rd, 
Baton Rouge, LA 

Overview

Andrew Nelson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Benign Esophageal Stricture, Lower Esophageal Ring, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in LA

Hospital Affiliations

Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Primewell Health Services
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • POS
Trustmark
  • PPO
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Vista Surgical Hospital
9032 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Other Locations
Louisiana Endoscopy Center
9103 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Nelson has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

32 Total Publications

A comparison of using online market panel members and traditional methods in control recruitment for a case-control study during a national outbreak of STEC O145, United Kingdom.
A comparison of using online market panel members and traditional methods in control recruitment for a case-control study during a national outbreak of STEC O145, United Kingdom.
Journal: Epidemiology and infection
Published: May 19, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrew C. Nelson

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew C. Nelson?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrew C. Nelson by calling their office at 225-768-5700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Andrew C. Nelson a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew C. Nelson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Andrew C. Nelson specialize in?

While Dr. Andrew C. Nelson is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Benign Esophageal Stricture, and Lower Esophageal Ring. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Andrew C. Nelson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Andrew C. Nelson has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). You can view a list of Dr. Andrew C. Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Andrew C. Nelson accept my insurance?

Dr. Andrew C. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 225-768-5700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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