Douglas A. Nelson
Expertise in
34
conditions

Dr. Douglas A. Nelson

Oncology
Norton Cancer Institute - Downtown
676 South Floyd Street, 
Louisville, KY 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
34
conditions
Norton Cancer Institute - Downtown
676 South Floyd Street, 
Louisville, KY 

Overview

Douglas Nelson is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Louisville, Kentucky.

Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, and Anal Cancer.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Nelson is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in KY

Fellowships

San Antonio Uniformed Svcs Health Edu Consortium, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2002

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Louisville Hospital
Norton Hospitals, Inc
Baptist Health Lagrange
UOFL HEALTH - JEWISH HOSPITAL And Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
Norton Clark Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • 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
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Essence Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
MDwise
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

Norton Cancer Institute - Downtown
676 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Other Locations
Norton Cancer Institute - St. Matthews
3991 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 405, Louisville, KY 40207

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.

1 Total Publications

Dose-modified gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel front-line in advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with baseline hyperbilirubinemia.
Dose-modified gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel front-line in advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with baseline hyperbilirubinemia.
Journal: Journal of gastrointestinal oncology
Published: March 17, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas A. Nelson

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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, Lynch Syndrome, and Colorectal Cancer. 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 502-629-2500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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