Dr. Douglas A. Nelson
Overview
Douglas Nelson is an Oncologist in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Nelson has been practicing medicine for over 30 years is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Anal Cancer. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3991 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 405, Louisville, KY 40207
676 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40202
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas A. Nelson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas A. Nelson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas A. Nelson by calling their office at 502-899-3366. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas A. Nelson a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas A. Nelson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, 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. Douglas A. Nelson specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas A. Nelson is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Douglas A. Nelson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Douglas A. Nelson has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas A. Nelson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Douglas A. Nelson accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas A. Nelson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 502-899-3366 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
- Distinguished
- Anal CancerDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Nelson isDistinguished. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AngiosarcomaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Nelson isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Experienced
- Acute Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Adrenal CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Nelson isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.