Overview
Dr. Nelson earned both his bachelors degree in biology and his optometry degree from Indiana University in Bloomington. He completed his internship at Omni Eye Care Services in Metairie and his residency at the MediVision Medical & Surgical Eye Care Center in New Orleans. He is certified by the National Board of Examiners in optometry and holds a Louisiana license to practice therapeutic optometry. He is a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honors Fraternity. Dr. Nelson has been on staff at Ochsner since 1990.
Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Bump and Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70002
4430 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian K. Nelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian K. Nelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian K. Nelson by calling their office at 504-842-3995. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian K. Nelson a top-rated expert for Eyelid Bump?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian K. Nelson is classified as an Advanced expert for Eyelid Bump, 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. Brian K. Nelson specialize in?
While Dr. Brian K. Nelson is a Optometry, they have specific expertise in Eyelid Bump, Ocular Hypertension (OHT). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Optometry.
Does Dr. Brian K. Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian K. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-3995 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Eyelid BumpDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).